JR Kamedake Station

  • Shimane
  • Sightseeing
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

A small, nostalgic station known as the setting for the movie and novel "The Castle of Sand." Its most unique feature is the authentic soba noodle shop "Kamedake-eki Soba" located inside the station building. The sight of passengers receiving freshly made soba directly on the platform in time with the train's arrival attracts not only railway fans but many travelers. The fragrant "Warigo Soba" made from local flour is exquisite. This heartwarming spot offers the experience of "fusion of food and station," unique to Japanese local railway travel, amid peaceful mountain scenery.

JR Kamedake Station
Favorite
ＪＲ亀嵩駅＠島根県観光連盟

ＪＲ亀嵩駅＠島根県観光連盟

Shimane Prefectural Tourism Federation

JR Kamedake Station

Address
Kori, Okuizumo-cho, Nita-gun, Shimane
Website
https://okuizumo.org/jp/
Operator
Okuizumo Town Tourism Association

Nearby Spots

Yuno Shrine
Shimane

Yuno Shrine

A historic shrine near Kamedake Onsen in Okuizumo, where mythology and history intersect. Famous as a filming location for the novel and movie "The Castle of Sand," it is visited by many film fans. The moss-covered stone steps and giant trees surrounding the area create a sacred and serene atmosphere typical of Japanese shrines. In particular, the century-old "Meoto-sugi" (Married Couple Cedars) are cherished as symbols for matchmaking and family bonds. There is a hot spring nearby, and relaxing there after your visit is recommended. A special space where Izumo's mythological world and the literary emotions of the Showa era...

  • Shimane
  • Sightseeing
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Itohara Family Residence
Shimane

Itohara Family Residence

An old residence of a "Tatara-shi" (ironmaster) in Okuizumo that has continued since the Edo period. Within the vast grounds, there is a prestigious mansion, a magnificent Japanese garden showing seasonal beauty, and a museum displaying family heirlooms. You can feel how the wealth built through Tatara ironmaking nurtured such a sophisticated culture. The garden is a "stroll-style garden" that incorporates the natural mountains in the background as "borrowed scenery," offering a beauty that makes you want to take a deep breath in the silence. It promises a blissful time for travelers who want to touch the "aesthetic sense" and...

  • Shimane
  • Sightseeing
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Okuizumo Town
Shimane

Okuizumo Town

Located in the inland part of Shimane, this town is where the Japanese craftsman spirit breathes, once flourishing with "Tatara Ironmaking" for Japanese sword materials. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, you can enjoy landscapes of terraced rice fields, the archetypal scenery of Japan. Known as the setting for the "Yamata no Orochi" myth, spiritual legends remain throughout the town. Local "Okuizumo Soba" and rice grown in fertile soil are exquisite, satisfying even gourmets. Unlike modern tourist spots, it is an area that travelers seeking authentic Japanese traditions, history, and simple natural wealth should definitely visit.

  • Shimane
  • Area Info
  • Sightseeing
  • Food
  • Activities
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Oni no Shitaburui
Shimane

Oni no Shitaburui

A steep V-shaped canyon located in Okuizumo Town. Huge rocks eroded by the torrential flow of the river create a dynamic landscape as if a "demon" (Oni) from a fairy tale had gone on a rampage. A promenade is developed along the canyon, and from the 45m-high giant suspension bridge, you can view the breathtaking scenery. The fresh green of spring and the autumn leaves are particularly superb, and the contrast between the sheer cliffs and vivid nature is spectacular. It is an ideal spot for active travelers who enjoy hiking and photography, where you can firsthand experience both the...

  • Shimane
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Back to Shimane