Lake Shinji
Lake Shinji, A Large Brackish Lake Beside Matsue In Shimane, Famous For Its Sunsets Over The Water And For Shijimi Clams, With A Lake Side Promenade And Pleasure Boats. Sunset Watchers Gather On The Ohashi Bridge In Clear Weather. · Matsue, Shimane
Lake Shinji is a wide, shallow lake on the edge of Matsue, the main city of Shimane on the Sea of Japan coast, and one of the largest lakes in Japan, commonly said to be the seventh biggest - confirm. The water is brackish, a mix of fresh and sea water from the Sakai channel, which is why the lake is famous for yamato shijimi clams, a small clam eaten in miso soup and as a hangover cure. The real draw is the sunset. In clear weather the sun drops straight onto the water and the sky turns orange and red, and people line the Ohashi River promenade and the terrace of the Shimane Art Museum beside the lake to watch. A sightseeing cruise on the lake is available - confirm. It suits couples, photographers and anyone staying a night in Matsue. It is worth planning your evening around a clear sunset, and not worth a special journey on a grey day, when it is a flat, silvery lake with a pleasant walk.
Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane, on the lake shore a short walk from Matsue Station, with the sunset spots along the Ohashi River bridge, Matsue, Shimane, Japan
The lake shore is open at all times and free to walk. The promenade, the lakeside terrace of the art museum and the cruise boats keep their own hours; the museum and boats commonly close by late afternoon or at dusk, and the museum closes one weekday, usually Monday - confirm. Sunset time varies with the season, from around 16:45 in winter to after 19:30 in summer. Matsue Station is a short walk, or a short bus or taxi ride, from the best viewing points; cash is needed at small cafes.