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Shimane, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shimane, Japan

Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:28:58 JST
Capital: Matsue
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Area: 6,707.95 km²

States Near To Shimane


Find states and regions closest to Shimane in Japan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Japan and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Japan

📍 Shimane Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Shimane from our regional database:

Capital CityMatsue
Total Population
Land Area6,708 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude35.1244° N
Center Longitude132.6293° E
Average Elevation704 m (2,309 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hiroshima Hiroshima52 mi84 km45 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Okayama Okayama80 mi129 km69 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Yamaguchi Yamaguchi93 mi149 km80 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Tottori Tottori94 mi152 km82 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kagawa Kagawa101 mi162 km87 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ehime Ehime106 mi170 km92 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Hyogo Hyogo110 mi177 km96 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Kochi Kochi120 mi193 km104 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tokushima Tokushima132 mi212 km114 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Oita Oita143 mi230 km124 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Shimane


Explore countries nearest to Shimane by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shimane supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea586 mi943 km509 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea648 mi1,043 km563 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,345 mi2,164 km1,168 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands1,375 mi2,213 km1,194 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Guam Guam1,627 mi2,618 km1,413 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Shimane. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Shimane (You)Japan6,708
HiroshimaJapan8,477
OkayamaJapan7,113
YamaguchiJapan6,111
TottoriJapan3,507
KagawaJapan1,862
EhimeJapan5,676
HyogoJapan8,401
KochiJapan757,9147,10428.40
TokushimaJapan4,145
OitaJapan6,341

🏆 Japan State Rankings

How does Shimane rank within Japan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Shimane appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Kanagawa9,097,401
Kyoto2,578,087
Miyagi2,301,996
Niigata2,131,009
Nagano2,052,493
Mie1,781,948
Kumamoto1,748,134
Kagoshima1,564,175
Nara1,321,805
Nagasaki1,314,078

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Hokkaido78,421
Iwate15,275
Fukushima13,784
Nagano13,585
Niigata12,582
Akita11,638
Gifu10,621
Aomori9,646
Yamagata9,323
Kagoshima9,132

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Kanagawa1,474.11
Nara168.54
Kyoto162.18
Miyagi108.35
Kumamoto92.82
Mie83.03
Nagano64.27
Miyazaki49.69
Niigata42.03
Kochi28.40
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Shimane, Japan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Shimane is a state or region within Japan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shimane is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Shimane to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Shimane to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Japan — see Japan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Shimane

This page also lists countries nearest to Shimane by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Japan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Shimane using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Shimane.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Shimane to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Japan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Shimane MapView the Shimane satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in ShimaneExplore all cities and towns in Shimane for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Japan Country DataGet complete Japan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Shimane

How is the distance from Shimane to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Shimane map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Shimane mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Shimane to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Shimane in Japan?

See the States Near To Shimane table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Shimane below the states table, or compare all Japan states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Japan?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Japan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.