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

Japan Consulate Miami @JapanCons_Miami - 2021-01-13: Izumo Taisha Shrine
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フレイ(Frey) @mbxRsPrcJMnxo9a - 2021-01-09: @WhiteHouse @POTUS (Continue.#3) This company is a company in the area of Izumo Taisha Shrine of Shimane existing i… https://t.co/dAY4VeUDUU
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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KENTA @givegiveman1 - 2021-01-01: HappyNewYear2021☃♨️♨️
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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
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS｜New site launched Sep 16, 2020 @cjv_en - 2020-12-28: Izumo, Shimane, home to the popular Izumo Taisha Shrine, is a town overflowing with history. Learn about #myths and… https://t.co/WOP9EMVCri
GOOD CHOICE TOKYO @ChoiceTokyo - 2020-12-25: Next in the prefecture series is Shimane! It's home to the Izumo Taisha, Japan's Oldest shrine! Explore the nearby… https://t.co/PE13IWKNo5
川崎発信局 @kawasaki_hassin - 2020-12-23: This shrine was separated from Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane around 1916. The god of Izumo Taisha is known as the god of marriage.
Ireland in Japan @IrishEmbJapanEN - 2020-12-19: Domo, Izumo Mayor Nagaoka, site of famed Izumo Taisha Shrine (near Matsue) & reputed venue for annual congress of 8… https://t.co/4xhcJU9U2a
eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2020-12-18: eiji: *existing*
ash's brain: Izumo is a city on Japan’s Honshu Island. It's known for Izumo-taisha, a sprawling Shinto shrine
Eiji Okumura ✸ @okumura_eijii - 2020-12-10: if Ash had the chance to go to Japan with you, what do u want to do with him in the place u were born at? —

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eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2020-12-05: Izumo is a city on Japan’s Honshu Island. It's known for Izumo-taisha, a sprawling Shinto shrine
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iplanjapan @iplanjapan - 2020-12-03: Two rabbits at Izumo Taisha shrine near Matsue. Cute or what? #Japan #Travel #kawaii #cute #travelpics https://t.co/g5LQpybAdf
Yochiruy @yochiruy - 2020-12-01: In September 2019, the morning at Izumo Taisha Shrine begins with the cleaning of the priest. #shintopriest… https://t.co/NW74M4QhC4
Yochiruy @yochiruy - 2020-11-28: In September 2019, the morning at Izumo Taisha Shrine begins with the cleaning of the priest. #shintopriest… https://t.co/6IS2CmDGUe
eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2020-11-27: Izumo is a city on Japan’s Honshu Island. It's known for Izumo-taisha, a sprawling Shinto shrine
eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2020-11-27: hey there. Izumo is a city on Japan’s Honshu Island. It's known for Izumo-taisha, a sprawling Shinto shrine
All About Japan @AllAbout_Japan - 2020-11-25: Creative director Yu Yamada and art director Kishino Shogo worked with Izumo Taisha to modernize the crests and sym… https://t.co/8PQMOYOV0f
terrna5w @terrna5w - 2020-11-25: I visited Izumo Taisha Shrine.

Once a year, in November, gods gather from all over japan.

↓ This is God's hotel.😊👍 https://t.co/WTDlNyOdRk
Iro Megane @ironomegane - 2020-11-24: Look at the new new graphics of Izumo Taisha, one of the oldest and most important shrines in Japan: https://t.co/3zfFuJ8gY4
GOOD CHOICE TOKYO @ChoiceTokyo - 2020-11-22: Izumo Taisha is one of the most important shrines, as it houses the deity Okuninushi, the creator of Japan! It's Ja… https://t.co/9mBtMeigkx
iplanjapan @iplanjapan - 2020-11-19: Gorgeous autumnal flower display outside Izumo Taisha shrine #Japan #Flowers #gardening #Autumn #travelpics https://t.co/tq5MuD7Rpu
eiji fan bot @eibibot - 2020-11-18: hey there. Izumo is a city on Japan’s Honshu Island. It's known for Izumo-taisha, a sprawling Shinto shrine
Wrath Of Gnon @wrathofgnon - 2020-11-16: Nice VR/AR app of the original Izumo Taisha in Japan's Shimane Prefecture is released today. The foundational shint… https://t.co/8GsTNrDiql
Enjoy Real Japan @endlesswaveout1 - 2020-11-15: We can meet Many figure of animal in Japanese shrine.
In Izumo-Taisha , mythical rabbit can be seen somewhere.
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Highlighting Japan @HighlightingJ - 2020-11-14: #Shimane Museum of Ancient #Izumo
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Ongoing research to determine the true origins of Izumo-t… https://t.co/oagoO7nEKT