Why go
- Served by Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base (YGJ).
History
Izumo-Shimane is a city in Japan. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, 737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base (YGJ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YGJ has direct flights to 6 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Seoul, Tokyo, Kobe, Okinawa, Sapporo…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Izumo-Shimane. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.