Mihoseki, Yushien Garden and Betafumi Hill Bridge: A Scenic Lighthouse Drive Through a Port Town

From Yushien (由志園), a Japanese garden on Daikon Island floating in Lake Nakaumi, to the famous Eshima Great Bridge—the "Betafumi Hill"—to Mihoshin (美保神社), the head shrine of Ebisu deities, and finally to the white lighthouse on the peninsula's tip: a stunning scenic drive around the eastern end of the Shimane Peninsula, perfect for two. Start with a leisurely morning stroll through a pond garden adorned with peonies, marvel at the power of a wall-like bridge, enjoy fresh seafood lunch in the charming stone-paved alleyways of the port town, and finish at Mihoseki Lighthouse overlooking the Sea of Japan, where a moment at the lighthouse café lets you linger in the journey's afterglow. This peninsula drive with ever-changing window views is sure to spark conversation between you both. A perfect day for couples who want to savor the scenery at a leisurely pace.