WHAT TO EAT

Seafood

Shimane's coast is located on the Sea of Japan, where the Tsushima current passes through and various kinds of seafood are available. At Hinomisaki, one can enjoy beautiful coastal views as well as exquisite seafood. For lovers of seaweed, the rare Uppurui type is harvested here (and is so highly prized that it used to be a tribute to the imperial court).
On the 5th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, Hinomisaki Shrine holds a festival called “Mekari Shinji,” the seaweed harvest ritual. This festival is based on a historical event during which a black tailed seagull brought seaweed to a railing three times and flew away. The Shinto priest there was confused, but washed the seaweed and it became known as wakame, which is still eaten to this day.