Shimane Prefecture is home to Izumo Taisha Shrine, known as a sacred place for matchmaking.

There are many other tourist attractions in the area, including the water city of Matsue, Tsuwano, and Oki Island.

It is known for its delicacies aimed at worshippers, such as Izumo soba and Izumo zenzai, but it also has a wide range of local delicacies, including meat, noodles, rice bowls, and fruit.

Today, we will introduce you to some of Shimane Prefecture's local B-class gourmet food.

What is Shimane Prefecture's local B-class gourmet food?

Shimane Prefecture, which has a long history dating back to the Age of the Gods and is blessed with the natural beauty of its seas and mountains, has a wider variety of gourmet food than you could ever imagine.

Shimane Prefecture is known for having everything from B-grade gourmet foods that you've probably heard of before to unique foods that you've never heard of before, and just reading this might make you hungry.

There are many reasons why people visit Shimane Prefecture.

There are actually a lot of people who love history, who want to relax in nature, and who want to enjoy gourmet food, and it boasts enduring popularity among fans as a hidden local B-class gourmet spot in the Chugoku region.

Be sure to enjoy the B-grade gourmet food here when you are sightseeing in Shimane Prefecture, or even if you are just passing through on a drive.

Shimane Prefecture's local B-class gourmet food

I will explain them in order.

Izumo soba

When it comes to local B-class gourmet food in Shimane Prefecture, "Izumo soba" comes to mind.

It is a specialty that has been passed down since ancient times in Izumo, the land of mythology, and is still eaten today. Along with Iwate's Wankosoba and Nagano's Togakushi soba, it is considered one of the "Three Great Soba of Japan."

First of all, the color is different from regular soba.

Izumo soba is slightly darker due to the special manufacturing process, making it more nutritious.

Izumo soba comes in two varieties: cold "warigo soba" and warm "kamaage soba." The unique way of eating it is to add your own soup to adjust the flavor.

Warigo soba is popular in Matsue, and is eaten in three or more tiers of wari soba, starting from the top, while kamaage soba is served with fried soba noodles placed in boiling water.

Izumo Zenzai

"Izumo Zenzai" is a Japanese sweet that originated from the Kamiari Festival, an event held at Izumo Taisha Shrine and the surrounding shrines.

Zenzai is a type of sweet red bean soup made with plenty of red beans and white and red dumplings.

It is a famous sweet in Shimane Prefecture, so depending on the shop, there are many different types, some topped with ice cream and others with monaka wafers.

It goes well with hot coffee or tea, so why not enjoy it as a light snack during a break from sightseeing?

Mackerel shabu-shabu

"Saba shabu-shabu" is also a local B-class gourmet dish in Izumo City.

It is said to have been invented by fishermen from Mitsu Port in Izumo City, and involves eating raw mackerel shabu-shabu.

In fact, mackerel is a food that spoils easily and is difficult to eat, but by preparing it as shabu-shabu, which keeps the flesh half-cooked, it can be eaten while maintaining its freshness.

Also, some restaurants use sweet soy sauce or dashi soup stock, so the vegetables you eat with it will also be flavored and delicious.

Okuizumo pork

"Okuizumo Pork" is a branded pork raised in the mountains of Okuizumo.

The pork, which is raised with attention to hygiene and safety, has higher water retention than regular pork and is able to lock in sweetness.

Pork made from such high-quality ingredients does not need to be overly seasoned, and Okuizumo pork has a luxurious feel even with just salt.

Matsue Oden

Matsue City is one of the leading oden consumer cities in Japan.

Considering its population, Matsue City has the highest number of oden restaurants in the country, which shows how much the locals love oden.

Matsue oden is served not only in the winter but throughout the year, and what makes it different from other oden is that each ingredient is large.

Also, some restaurants use locally grown leafy vegetables, while others even use flying fish stock, making the dishes surprisingly unique.

The taste of Matsue oden varies depending on the store, so it might be fun to try different types.

Orochi Bowl

The "Orochi Bowl" is a hearty bowl of rice made with plenty of meat from the Iwami area.

You can enjoy a variety of flavors depending on the store, including Iwami Wagyu beef, Gotsu Maruhime pork, Kenboro Fuyou pork, Iwami pork, and Masuda beef.

Apparently some restaurants even use wild boar meat.

Taki figs

The figs grown in Taki Town, Izumo City, are a variety called Horai-shi, which is rare nationwide.

Because they are grown in areas with strong sea breezes, they are rich in minerals and dietary fiber, and each one is small and very sweet.

When in season, it is used as an ingredient in desserts and breads at cafes and bakeries.

Location of Shimane Prefecture

summary

Today, we introduced you to Shimane Prefecture's local B-class gourmet food.

It is a B-grade gourmet dish that has been loved by locals for a long time, so its deliciousness is guaranteed.

Take a stroll through the town, soak up the history and indulge in some gourmet food to your heart's content.

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