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

【Official】IM個別指導学院【公式】 @IM69749353 - 2021-04-08: Izumo Taisha grand shrine at Shimane Pref 🇯🇵

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eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-04-02: @okumurashs Interesting fact: Izumo is well known as a Shintō religious centre. At Taisha, 5 miles (8 km) to the no… https://t.co/imXzgLFapk
eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-03-21: @lynxtears_ Fun fact: Inasa Beach is a sandy beach located in the west side of Izumo Taisha Shrine
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Shiva @Shiva22707429 - 2021-03-08: The precincts of Izumo Taisha Shrine. https://t.co/fsrftJtqi3
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eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-03-05: @hasetsuu Interesting fact: Izumo is well known as a Shintō religious centre. At Taisha, 5 miles (8 km) to the nort… https://t.co/mya87ZRKKR
eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-03-05: Eiji welcomes you to Izumo ⁽⁽◝( • ω • )◜⁾⁾ Inasa Beach is a sandy beach located in the west side of Izumo Taisha Shrine
eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-03-03: @tsukkisoft have a wonderful day. have you ever been to izumo? Inasa Beach is a sandy beach located in the west side of Izumo Taisha Shrine
人 @4Pr3t8yjjQ4pnnH - 2021-03-02: There is a shrine called Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture.

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eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-02-28: Eiji welcomes you to Izumo ⁽⁽◝( • ω • )◜⁾⁾ Inasa Beach is a sandy beach located in the west side of Izumo Taisha Shrine
iplanjapan @iplanjapan - 2021-02-24: Izumo Taisha near Matsue is one of the most important shrines in Japan. It's understated and serene and well worth… https://t.co/oJFRqoZlAT
JapanVisitor @JapanVisitor - 2021-02-18: Izumo is a pleasant and relaxing city, with a population of about 145,000 people, and much to see in and around it.… https://t.co/X9vE1o0Sqa
Shiva @Shiva22707429 - 2021-02-10: 2/9 I went to Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture. I prayed for the safety of myself, my parents, and my coll… https://t.co/gqgcxyZ2ys
Shiva @Shiva22707429 - 2021-02-10: @CereneChristine @nottrump1970 This is Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
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eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-02-03: hey there. Izumo is a city on Japan’s Honshu Island. It's known for Izumo-taisha, a sprawling Shinto shrine
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eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2021-01-21: Izumo is a city on Japan’s Honshu Island. It's known for Izumo-taisha, a sprawling Shinto shrine
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Japan Consulate Miami @JapanCons_Miami - 2021-01-13: Izumo Taisha Shrine
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Temple of Japan @JPNTemple - 2021-01-08: Izumo Taisha:Shrine in Izumo, Shimane. It is famous as a shrine dedicated to the god of marriage. https://t.co/zeZYRb0Yrv
Temple of Japan @JPNTemple - 2021-01-07: Izumo Taisha:Shrine in Izumo, Shimane. It is famous as a shrine dedicated to the god of marriage. https://t.co/zeZYRb0Yrv
Hiro's gallery @HiroGallery - 2021-01-01: 8 millions Gods crowded shrine, Izumo Taisha
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おはる @IHaruki1204 - 2021-01-01: Today I went to Izumo Taisha Shrine to pay my first visit to the shrine. It was just noon, so I had Sanshoku Wariko… https://t.co/akiXVnwCRt
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