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Your guide to Shimane

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Shimane
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Everyday lifeExplore Japan

Shimane

External English-language resource about travel and culture in Japan. Open the publisher’s page for its material.

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Public services

Shimane information for foreign residents

Shimane’s official foreign-resident page links to living information and public guidance in accessible Japanese. Use it to find supporting resources and consultation routes, checking the original provider for language editions and the latest procedural details.

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Travel & places

Shimane

Official JNTO destination resource for Shimane. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Travel & places

Matsue

Official JNTO destination resource for Matsue. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane, in the Matsue And Around subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Travel & places

Unnan Area

Official JNTO destination resource for Unnan Area. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane, in the Oku Izumo Area subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Travel & places

Tsuwano & Masuda

Official JNTO destination resource for Tsuwano & Masuda. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane, in the Tsuwano And Masuda subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Travel & places

Oki

Official JNTO destination resource for Oki. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane, in the Oki subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Travel & places

Mt. Sanbe & Iwami

Official JNTO destination resource for Mt. Sanbe & Iwami. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane, in the Mt Sanbe San And Iwami Area subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Travel & places

Izumo

Official JNTO destination resource for Izumo. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane, in the Izumo subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Travel & places

Hamada

Official JNTO destination resource for Hamada. Its destination URL places this resource under Shimane, in the Hamada subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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LOCAL SERVICES

Public services in this area

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Shimane

Shimane Government

The official prefectural government website for Shimane (島根県). Start here for prefecture-wide policy notices, disaster information and links to regional public services. For resident registration, household certificates and local waste collection, use the city or ward website for your address. Check the responsible department before making an appointment.

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Matsue City Office

The official website of 松江市 in Shimane. Use it to find the local office responsible for your address, resident procedures and household services. Search the site for registration, certificates, National Health Insurance, schools, waste collection and evacuation information. Confirm the specific counter, required documents and appointment arrangements on the relevant service page before visiting.

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