Oda City in Shimane Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and is dotted with coastlines. Fishing is the main industry here, but the city also makes use of the coast to promote tourism. Local specialties include kamaboko (fish cakes), melons, and Saijo persimmons. There are also spots where you can see historical buildings and natural monuments, such as the Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center and Ginzan Park. You can learn a variety of things, from leisure activities to culture and history. In addition to these leisure spots, the townscape of Yunotsu is still alive and well. One step inside and you'll feel as if you've traveled back in time to an old-fashioned hot spring town. This unforgettable atmosphere attracts many repeat visitors from all over the country.