1. Matsue Shinjiko Hot Springs (Matsue City) Situated on the north shore of Lake Shinji, this natural hot spring bubbles with waters as hot as 76 degrees. The resort features a cluster of ryokan-inns and views of the Sea of Japan and Lake Shinji that make hot-spring bathing here an unforgettable experience. 2. Tamatsukuri Hot Springs(Matsue City) With rows of inns lining the Tamayu River as it empties into Lake Shinji, Tamatsukuri is one of Japan's most beloved hot-spring resorts. The area is steeped in history, with the first geothermal waters discovered some 1600 years ago. 3. Saginoyu Hot Springs (Yasugi City) Its name means "the heron's hot spring"; according to local legend, it was discovered 1300 years ago, when a white heron alighted on a rock just as hot water welled up, healing its leg. 4. Ushio Hot Springs (Unnan City) An old hot springs town discovered about 1,200 years ago. This town is in a quiet location surrounded by mountains. 5. Yunokawa Hot Springs(Izumo City) Legend says that the ancient gods used to bathe at this quiet hot spring. Yunokawa is one of several hot springs in Japan long reputed to rejuvenate the skin. 6. Kaike Hot Springs (Yonago City) A beachside hot spring facing the long, graceful bow of the Sea of Japan. One of the most prominent hot springs in this mountainous area, the spa town of Kaike Hot Spring boasts some 50 inns. Visitors are treated to splendid mountain views and, in summer, a refreshing dip in the nearby ocean. 7. Daisen-Heigen Golf Club(Houki Town) Nestled at the foot of Mt. Daisen, this hilltop course takes in views of Oki Island and the Sea of Japan. Despite the hilly surroundings, the fairways are broad and the greens are virtually flat. 8. Green Park Daisen Golf Club(Nanbu Town) This hilltop course offers fabulous scenery. In a single, sweeping view, you can take in not only the beautiful Mt. Daisen and Miho Bay but the distant Sea of Japan as well. Each hole is nestled amid the natural beauty of red-pine forest. 9. Daisen Ark Country Club(Houki Town) With its broad, flat greens and splendid view of Hoki-Fuji (Mt. Daisen) in the northeast, Daisen Ark Country Club offers the joy of golfing in the vast expanse of nature. 10. Izumo Kuko Country Club(Izumo City) This wooded, hilly course alternates flat greens with rolling hillsides. Existing wetlands are retained as roughs, lending the club the look and feel of a garden park. The panoramic views of the Izumo Plain are captivating especially at sunset, with each hole providing a new and arresting view. 11. Tamatsukuri-Onsen Country Club (Matsue City) At this hill course, each hole is separated from the others by stands of red pine, and each commands a glorious view of Lake Shinji. Set in undulating greens, the fairway appears narrow but opens up to afford plenty of space around the first hole. 12. Matsue Country Club (Matsue City) The best country club in the Matsue area for serious golfers 13. Shimane Golf Club (Matsue City) With its lovely view of Lake Shinji, this is the most popular golf club in the Hirata area.