RECOMMENDED SPOTS
We introduce a carefully selected list of sightseeing spots with convenient access from Hotel Ichibata.
From lakeside strolls to World Heritage sites, enjoy destinations that suit the style and purpose of your journey.
40 minutes by car from the hotel
A performance hall where guests can enjoy Yasugibushi, a traditional performing art of Shimane.
Live performances of the famous “dojo-sukui” dance and hands-on experience corners are especially popular.
30 minutes by car from the hotel
A beautiful Japanese garden located on Daikonshima Island, renowned for its peonies.
Seasonal flowers and carefully composed scenery create a graceful atmosphere throughout the year.
1 hour and 15 minutes by car from the hotel
A historic mining site registered as a World Heritage Site.
Visitors can enjoy strolling through retro townscapes that retain the atmosphere of the past, as well as exploring old mine tunnels known as “mabu.”
1 hour and 10 minutes by car from the hotel
A scenic spot home to Japan’s tallest white stone lighthouse.
The striking contrast of the blue sea and rugged coastline creates a magnificent view.
5 minutes by car from the hotel
Widely known as “the museum with a view of the sunset,” this art museum is beloved for its beautiful setting.
Enjoy refined works of art together with the scenic beauty of Lake Shinji.
7 minutes by car from the hotel
A museum dedicated to Lafcadio Hearn, known worldwide as the author of Kwaidan.
The museum introduces his life in Matsue and displays items connected to his time here.
15 minutes on foot from the hotel
A celebrated castle designated as a National Treasure, with the only remaining original castle tower in the San’in region.
It is cherished as a symbol of Matsue, a historic castle town.
50 minutes by car from the hotel
A popular spot where visitors can enjoy complimentary tastings of Shimane wine and tour the production facility.
Local specialties, gourmet items, and souvenirs are also available.
40 minutes by car from the hotel
Renowned for its Japanese garden, which has been highly acclaimed for many years.
The museum’s extensive collection of works by Taikan Yokoyama, a master of modern Japanese painting, is also a must-see.
15 minutes by car from the hotel
An all-weather theme park where visitors can encounter a wide variety of flowers and birds.
The charming penguin walk and bird flight shows are especially popular.
60 minutes by car from the hotel
One of Japan’s most renowned shrines, widely known as a sacred place for matchmaking and good relationships.
Its solemn main shrine and the enormous sacred rope at Kaguraden Hall are iconic sights.
15 minutes by car from the hotel
A shrine famous for matchmaking, with many spots in the grounds associated with good relationships.
The love fortune-telling at Kagami-no-Ike Pond is particularly popular and attracts many visitors.
