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Restaurants in Shimane

Best Restaurants in Shimane 2026

How to eat well in Shimane at every budget, and the local dishes you shouldn't leave without trying.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Shimane has 29+ restaurants and places to eat covered in this guide, led by Yakumoan, Izumo Soba Kigaru and Nomikui Dokoro Yamaichi. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Shimane Prefecture lies along the San'in coast of western Honshu, home to Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, and Matsue Castle, one of only twelve original castles remaining in the country. Known in Japanese mythology as the land where the gods gather each October, Shimane blends ancient shrine culture, samurai heritage, celebrated gardens, and a quiet, uncrowded coastline far from Japan's typical tourist circuit.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Soba / Japanese

Yakumoan

¥900–1,800 ($6–12)4.3/5

Popular Soba / Japanese restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Warigo soba (three-tiered lacquered bowl) and kamo-jiru soba (duck soup soba)

308 Kitahoricho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0888
Soba / Japanese

Izumo Soba Kigaru

¥800–1,600 ($5–11)4.2/5

Popular Soba / Japanese restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Handmade Izumo soba with glossy, dark buckwheat noodles

Near Matsue Castle, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887
Regional Japanese / izakaya

Nomikui Dokoro Yamaichi

¥2,500–4,500 ($17–30)4.3/5

Popular Regional Japanese / izakaya restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Lake Shinji shirauo tempura, grilled unagi, and shijimi clam dishes in a Showa-retro dining room

Near Matsue Station, Matsue, Shimane 690-0063
Matcha & wagashi

Meimei-an Tea House

¥500–800 ($3–5)4.4/5

Popular Matcha & wagashi restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Matcha with seasonal wagashi in an Edo-period thatched-roof teahouse overlooking a garden designed for feudal lord Matsudaira Fumai

278 Kitahoricho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0888
Wagashi / tea ceremony

Tea Shop Kiharu

¥600–1,000 ($4–7)4.5/5

Popular Wagashi / tea ceremony restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Live wagashi-making demonstration paired with a matcha tea ceremony overlooking a Japanese rock garden

Shiomi Nawate area, Matsue, Shimane 690-0888
Japanese / izakaya

Izakaya Raijin

¥2,000–4,000 ($13–27)4.2/5

Popular Japanese / izakaya restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Hidden-gem izakaya committed to local San'in ingredients

Near Matsue Station, Matsue, Shimane 690-0063
Sushi / San'in seafood / tempura

Tempura Sushi Seafood Komefuku (Shamine Matsue)

¥1,800–4,500 ($12–30)4.0/5

Popular Sushi / San'in seafood / tempura restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Seafood sets combining Lake Shinji, Nakaumi Lagoon, and Sea of Japan catches, plus tempura, sushi, and sashimi, inside the station's Shamine Matsue complex

472-2 Isemiya-cho, Shamine Matsue (Shoku no Senmonkan), Matsue, Shimane 690-0003
Japanese BBQ / Shimane wagyu

Yakiniku Ginzan Wagyu (Karakoro Art Studio)

¥4,000–9,000 ($27–60)4.4/5

Popular Japanese BBQ / Shimane wagyu restaurant in Shimane.

Known for: Charcoal-grilled Ginzan Wagyu, a locally branded Shimane beef, served inside the Karakoro Art Studio riverside food hall near Matsue Castle

43 Tono-machi, Karakoro Food Hall 7, Matsue, Shimane 690-0872

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Japanese

Yakumoan

¥900–1,800 ($6–12)

Izumo Soba Kigaru

¥800–1,600 ($5–11)

Nomikui Dokoro Yamaichi

¥2,500–4,500 ($17–30)

Izakaya Raijin

¥2,000–4,000 ($13–27)

Yakiniku Ginzan Wagyu (Karakoro Art Studio)

¥4,000–9,000 ($27–60)

Izumo Soba Kaneya

¥800–1,600 ($5–11)

Arakiya

¥900–1,900 ($6–13)

Oshokudokoro Kakitani

¥1,500–3,500 ($10–23)

Shimane Winery

¥1,200–3,000 ($8–20)

Kawakyo

¥5,000–10,000 ($33–67)

Chishanoki

¥900–1,700 ($6–11)

Yuki

¥1,800–4,000 ($12–27)

Inakamon

¥1,500–3,500 ($10–23)

Minoya

¥800–1,800 ($5–12)

Aoki

¥1,500–4,000 ($10–27)

Matsuno-yu

¥4,500–8,000 ($30–53)

Shokusai Kukan Uminchu

¥2,000–4,500 ($13–30)

Iruka

¥900–2,000 ($6–13)

Adachi Museum of Art Restaurant

¥1,500–3,500 ($10–23)

Seafood

Tempura Sushi Seafood Komefuku (Shamine Matsue)

¥1,800–4,500 ($12–30)

Seafood Izakaya Uosensuisan

¥2,200–4,200 ($15–28)

Maruzensuisan Izumo

¥2,200–4,000 ($15–27)

Oki Sannana

¥1,500–3,500 ($10–23)

Wakatake

¥2,000–5,000 ($13–33)

Italian

Radice

¥2,500–5,500 ($17–37)

Kaiseki

Chorakuen

¥6,000–15,000 ($40–100)

Matcha & Wagashi

Meimei-an Tea House

¥500–800 ($3–5)

Okonomiyaki

Naniwa

¥700–1,500 ($5–10)

Wagashi

Tea Shop Kiharu

¥600–1,000 ($4–7)

Dining etiquette & tips

Navigate the local food scene confidently.

Tip

Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

Tip

Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

Tip

Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.

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