At the western tip of Shimane Peninsula, one finds the Hinomisaki Lighthouse , the highest in the Orient. Its white walls contrast beautifully with the darker stone of the supporting cliffs, and its light is said to reach over 40 km out to sea. Nearby is the Shimane Winery, offering not only wine tasting, but a barbecue restaurant as well. Southwest of Lake Shinji, one finds Tachikue Gorge, noted for its striking scenery and plummeting waterfalls which are dramatic enough to rival the Oki Islands. Oddly-shaped rocks abound, many of which look like pillars.
Rare plants grow in the gorge's rocky areas.