Kumano-Taisha Shrine

Information

Kumano-Taisha is a beautiful shrine located in southern Matsue. The shrine is dedicated to the god Susanoo who defeated Yamata-no-Orochi, a legendary Eight-Forked Serpent appears in Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and Nihon Shoki (The Chronicles of Japan). There is also a monument of Japan's first Waka poetry which begins with the famous phrase "Yakumo-Tatsu (Eight Clouds Rising) ..." written by Susanoo standnding in the precincts of the shrine.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

23 minutes from JR Matsue Station by the bus bound for Yakumo. Get off at Yakumo Bus stop, then transfer to the bus bound for Kumano. Get off at Kumano-taisha Bus stop (16 minutes bus ride).
30 minutes taxi ride from JR Matsue Station

Address / Location

2451, Yakumocho Kumano, Matsue-shi, Shimane, 690-2104

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Takeshi@JPRail, Author and Japan train trip expert @jprailcom - 2020-09-25: Kumano Hongu Taisha is one of the Kumano Sanzan which is three shrines in the Kumano region. It's the head temple o… https://t.co/tVXkACUDYh
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