2025 Hamada Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Cycling from Fukuoka to Osaka along the northern coast of the Chūgoku region is an unforgettable adventure that blends the beauty of Japan’s seaside with the thrill of the open road. This roughly 700-kilometer journey winds through quiet fishing villages, scenic cliffs, and historic towns, offering a uniquely immersive experience far from the typical tourist trail. Starting in Fukuoka, you’re met with vibrant city energy and great local eats — a perfect send-off. As you head east, the coastal breeze accompanies you along the Sea of Japan, with routes often flanked by pine forests, rice paddies, and dramatic ocean views. The ride is peaceful, with long stretches of road where it's just you, your bike, and the sound of waves. One of the best parts of this ride is the changing scenery. You pass through small towns like Hagi, with its preserved samurai district, and Matsue, a charming castle town by a lake. In between, you’ll find cozy ryokan, hot springs tucked into hillsides, and quiet beaches perfect for a midday break. The slower pace lets you soak in local culture — from chatting with shopkeepers to catching a small festival or market along the way. While there are many climbs, especially through Shimane and Tottori’s more rugged areas, the effort is rewarded with thrilling descents and sweeping views. You’ll share roads with minimal traffic for most of the ride, and there’s a sense of freedom that comes from being so connected to the land. As you roll into the Osaka area, the contrast hits — from rural solitude to buzzing urban life. It’s a satisfying, almost surreal shift that caps the journey perfectly. For any cyclist who loves a good mix of nature, culture, and a bit of challenge, this route is pure joy — a coastal odyssey across Japan's lesser-seen heart.

Rest stop, with a view of the bridge over the sea in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture. There is a route running along the coast, you can drive around on summer afternoons, feel the smell of the sea, and watch the sunset.

#discoveryourownjapan! At the Songjiang Flower Garden in Shimane Prefecture, I saw many animals that cherish flowers and rare animals. There are several theme gardens in the garden, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of different flowers depending on the season. In addition, there are many rare animals in the garden, such as peacocks, parrots, and mandarin ducks, which tourists can observe and take pictures of from a close distance. I saw a baby penguin walking. It was so cute! There are also many cute birds and they are so pretty. Overall, Songjiang Flower Garden is a beautiful tourist destination full of nature and vitality, allowing people to relax their mind and body and enjoy the beauty of nature. The business hours and address of Japan Songjiang Flower Garden are as follows. Business hours: - Spring (March 1 to November 30): 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30) - Winter (December 1 to late February): 9:00-16:30 (last admission 16:00) Address: 1911 Shitani, Okohcho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture It's safer to check the homepage before you go!

|Two-day healing trip. I went to Hamada in early November, the two-day trip is not that special, it can be summarized as warm and healing. 🚉From Matsue to Hamada, take the JR express for about 1 hour and 36 minutes, and the regular train for 2 hours and 46 minutes. . 🌄Watch the sunset 📍Diezhi Pu (Tatami Ke Pu) 📍Mikumi Sunset Park 📍Hamada Sunset Park Once again, watching the sunset is a wonderful thing. . 🎭Watch Kagura In Hamada in late autumn, Iwami Kagura is always heard, the sad flute sound is accompanied by cheerful drum beats and recitations, performing dramas that are either familiar or unfamiliar, and the people of Iwami are very interested. Not only shrines or theaters, but also many outdoor performances, which are very similar to the stage at the door when I was a child. If Iwami Kagura is the standard, then there are two types of children-Hamada children and ordinary children. Ordinary children who don't understand Kagura are often shocked, turned into shock and finally turned into crying; Hamada children are different, even if they are far from the stage, they find enough opportunities to interact with the ghost corners (villains), or just listen to the drums. Will step on the foot. I have watched Kagura four times in Shimane, and this is the first time I have seen so many children who are fascinated to this extent. . 🏝Watch the sea Standing on the ruins of Hamada Castle and other high places, you can overlook the harbor and street scenes, or go to Tatami Ke Pu and other beaches to see the sea and geological wonders. . 🍁Watch the red leaves 📍Kai Zangshan Longyun Temple The Soto Zen temple with a history of 650 years, it takes about a week for the red leaves to dye the forest. . 🏞Watch the ruins of Hamada Castle Seeing the stele on the ruins of Hamada County Hall, I suddenly realized that it was already abroad from Matsue to Hamada, and a pass was required. . 🐬Watch the aquarium You can see that many children like it here. The interaction between the diver and the white dolphin siblings is really great!