Although the larger cities in Shimane have regular trains and buses, you will need a car if you want to get to the more rural areas.

Here are some of the main rentacar companies that operate that have branches in Shimane.

If you don’t speak Japanese we suggest you call or email the English service desks on the websites below.

Nippon Rent-a-car

Branches at Matsue Station (North side), Izumo Airport and Iwami Airport.

English page/Reservations: http://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/english/index.html

Mazda Rentacar

Branches at Matsue Station (North and south sides), Izumo Station (South side), Izumo Aiport, Iwami Airport and in Masuda.

English page/Reservations: http://www.mazda-rentacar.co.jp/english/

Toyota Rentacar

Branches at Matsue Station (South side), Izumo Airport, Izumo Station (North side), Hamada Station (North side), and in Masuda.

English page/Reservations: http://rent.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html