Izumo-Taisha Shrine (Izumo-Oyashiro)

Information

The ancient shrine of Izumo-Taisha has deep roots in Japanese mythology. Izumo-Taisha enshrines Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the god of happy marriages. With its magnificent main hall some 24 meters in height built in the Taisha Grand Shrine style, Izumo Taisha is designated as a National Treasure.
In the 10th month of the lunar calender, when the gods resident throughout Japan are said to congregate in the Izumo region, Kamiari-sai Festival is held at the shrine welcoming the gods.

Opening Hours

6:00 – 20:00

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

5 minutes walk from Izumo-taisha-mae Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway Taisha Line
30 minutes from JR Izumoshi Station by the bus bound for Izumo-taisha / Hinomisaki. Get off at Izumo-taisha Bus stop.

Address / Location

195, Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo-shi, Shimane, 699-0701

Tweets

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hiroki_kojima_721 @hiroki721kojima - 2020-06-19: 【Izumo Taisha Shrine】
Japanese atmosphere.

In Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.
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Inbound Three-Way Satisfaction Japan @iTWSjapan - 2020-05-18: Izumo-taisha shrine is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan. I believe that deities in the… https://t.co/ob3B0c4Dw8
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English／Kolbe Marie John Little Paul @kolbe_Marie_en4 - 2020-05-04: Japanese purification begins when Ise Shrine is burnt. The angel will do it. Next is Atsuta Jingu, Izumo Taisha, an… https://t.co/wmE8wN0b82
runAway Japan @runAwayjapan - 2020-04-23: Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine (Ep11 Bonus) https://t.co/JBwVesAVH0
Temple of Japan @JPNTemple - 2020-04-16: Izumo Taisha:Shrine in Izumo, Shimane. It is famous as a shrine dedicated to the god of marriage. https://t.co/zeZYRb0Yrv
THE GATE🇯🇵 【Japan travel media】 @TheGateJapan - 2020-04-14: Many of the shrines in Shimane prefecture are said to grant luck to visitors.

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Wrath Of Gnon @wrathofgnon - 2020-04-09: The Izumo Taisha, the Grand Shrine of Izumo, and Mt. Yakumo in the background, as mentioned in the text. In the old… https://t.co/cViC4yXLu1
52Weeks Later 52WL @52WeeksLater - 2020-04-05: 32. Shimane - best known for hosting Izumo Taisha, the grand shrine where Japan's millions of kami (gods or spirit… https://t.co/IG62wgct2U
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Photos of Silk Road @PicsSilkRoad - 2020-03-01: A model of the ancient huge shrine of Izumo Taisha. Shimane, Japan, Silk Road.
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Photos of Silk Road @PicsSilkRoad - 2020-02-28: Shimenawa at Izumo Taisha (Grand Shrine). Shimane, Japan, Silk Road.
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M.de Ruiter @mderuiter12 - 2020-02-07: Hiroshige, Izumo province, Izumo Taisha shrine, Hotohoto festival, no. 42 in series “Pictures of famous places in t… https://t.co/1m7VNx4ejt
KCN @KazumaKCN - 2020-01-30: Izumo-taisha Shrine. Quite a nice place to visit. 👍 It's also the place where Kusanagi took sheltered after being s… https://t.co/8vIfmXfTvG
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Highlighting Japan @HighlightingJ - 2020-01-26: #Shimane Museum of Ancient #Izumo
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