中国· Chugokuしまねけん
島根県
Shimane
Shimane lies on the Sea of Japan side of the Chugoku region. Home to Izumo Taisha, famous as the shrine of the god of marriage ties, it is known as a "land of myths" where the deities of all Japan are said to gather in the old tenth month. It is also rich in historic sights, from the World Heritage Iwami Ginzan silver mine to the national-treasure Matsue Castle.
みどころHighlights
- 出雲大社は、縁結びの神様として全国的に信仰を集める、日本有数の古い神社です。太くて大きなしめ縄が有名で、旧暦十月には全国の神々が出雲に集まると伝えられ、多くの参拝者が訪れます。出雲大社歴史HistoryIzumo Taisha
Izumo Taisha is one of Japan's oldest shrines, revered nationwide as the shrine of the deity of marriage bonds. Famous for its huge thick shimenawa rope, it is where the gods of all Japan are said to gather in the old tenth month, drawing many worshippers.
- 石見銀山は、戦国時代から江戸時代にかけて世界的な銀の産地として栄えた鉱山です。自然と共生しながら開発が行われた歴史が評価され、鉱山遺跡とその文化的景観が世界遺産に登録されています。石見銀山名所PlaceIwami Ginzan
Iwami Ginzan is a mine that flourished as a world-class source of silver from the Sengoku into the Edo period. Valued for a history of development in harmony with nature, the mine ruins and their cultural landscape are inscribed as World Heritage.
- 松江城は、全国に十二しか残っていない江戸時代からの天守の一つで、国宝に指定されています。黒い板張りの重厚な姿から「千鳥城」とも呼ばれ、城の堀を巡る遊覧船も人気を集めています。松江城歴史HistoryMatsue Castle
Matsue Castle has one of only twelve original Edo-period keeps left in Japan and is designated a national treasure. Its imposing black wooden exterior earned it the nickname "Chidori Castle," and pleasure boats cruising the moat are popular.
- 松江市にある宍道湖は、しじみの産地として全国的に有名です。海水と淡水が混じる湖で育つ大粒のしじみは、味噌汁の定番として親しまれ、湖に沈む夕日の美しい景色でも知られています。宍道湖のしじみグルメFoodLake Shinji clams
Lake Shinji in Matsue is famous nationwide for its shijimi clams. The plump clams raised in this brackish lake are a staple of miso soup, and the lake is also known for the beauty of its sunsets.