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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Sake On Air @SakeOnAir - 2020-01-01: Taken at Tamasaki Jinja, Chiba. On the days of the autumn and spring equinox, this shrine forms the starting point… https://t.co/m9aALOAvbV
TravelProThai.com @TravelProThai - 2019-12-22: Izumo Taisha Shrine: May the gods bring you the soulmate you seek https://t.co/vWN6Llytic https://t.co/BTZuyYINxF
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Britney~ @TheAnimatorGirl - 2019-12-15: @eatyourkimchi Just curious, but do you have any plans to visit the San-in area of Japan? Like...Izumo Taisha shrin… https://t.co/7nCpPCn3WU
Japan Candy Box @JapanCandyBox - 2019-11-19: ⛩ Shimane prefecture's Izumo Taisha is surrounded by these adorable rabbit statues! 🐰 These fluffy animals are impo… https://t.co/0MNoS6aD6e
Jinqi जिंची @jinqiz - 2019-11-12: Taisha walk: Izumo-taisha shrine, Ichibata-dentetsu station, and Old JNR Taisha station. @ Izumo, Shimane https://t.co/irT9loIWkC
Temple of Japan @JPNTemple - 2019-10-28: Izumo Taisha:Shrine in Izumo, Shimane. It is famous as a shrine dedicated to the god of marriage. https://t.co/zeZYRb0Yrv
Haru❁ @Japanesegirl_3 - 2019-10-21: These are Daruma! Japanese people paint eyeballs of it during making our own wish.⭐I bought them at Izumo Taisha Sh… https://t.co/2saBUZ9f94
Duart McLean @DuartTara - 2019-10-01: please listen to the sound of running water

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Krissttina Isobe @oahuwriter - 2019-09-22: On Oct. 13th Izumo Taisha is having celebrations! 'On Sunday, October 13, Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii will be… https://t.co/cJSswyEJtI
rainbow.travel @rainbowtravel8 - 2019-09-21: Izumo Taisha grand shrine. https://t.co/nZq2L9URYm @YouTube
half-aspirational @ohtazer - 2019-08-30: i went to probably the oldest shrine in japan, Izumo Taisha. the front is pretty much obscured from view. izumo its… https://t.co/m5WInJikGi
Prisma @ImperialJPNfan - 2019-08-17: From July 27-29th, Princess Akiko's cultural organization Shinyusha hosted a kids camp at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Iz… https://t.co/QQHgvezDaL
GlimpseJapan @glimpse_japan - 2019-08-14: Izumo-taisha Shrine Incredible Huge Stwaw Festoon
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A trip to Japan @AtriptoJapan - 2019-08-12: Izumo-taisha shrine in Shimane prefecture, the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, is famous as a spiritual site in Japa… https://t.co/3UJvVpccd4
Mari ✿ stan Eiji’s nips🍌🐟 @KirkleisBF - 2019-08-12: @Vitavilii the festive mood suits him so well he would be soo excited for during the whole month ;-; like no chill… https://t.co/txwOvs871L
Mari ✿ 🍌🐟 @KirkleisBF - 2019-08-12: @Vitavilii the festive mood suits him so well he would be soo excited for during the whole month ;-; like no chill… https://t.co/txwOvs871L
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Prisma @ImperialJPNfan - 2019-08-07: From July 27-29th, Princess Akiko's cultural organization Shinyusha hosted a kids camp at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Iz… https://t.co/JHrK77Yi2n
Prisma @ImperialJPNfan - 2019-08-07: From July 27-29th, Princess Akiko's cultural organization Shinyusha hosted a kids camp at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Iz… https://t.co/xK5KPu3Pp8
Prisma @ImperialJPNfan - 2019-08-07: From July 27-29th, Princess Akiko's cultural organization Shinyusha hosted a kids camp at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Iz… https://t.co/yofe0RmC9W
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