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Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha Shrine, located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, is an ancient shrine that represents Japan and is widely known as the god of marriage. The main deity is Okuninushi no Okami (commonly known as Daikoku-sama), and there are several shrines including the main shrine of the national treasure in the vast precincts.

Basic information

Official name: Izumo Taisha Shrine

Address: 195 Kitsukihigashi, Taishamachi, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture 699-0701, Japan

Chief deity: Okuninushi no Okami

Benefits: Marriage, God of Fortune, Healthy Longevity, Traffic Safety, etc.

Opening Hours: 6: 30 to 19: 00 (open all year round)

Parking: Free and paid parking lots are available.

Attractions and History

Gohonden: The current building was built in 1744 and is built in the oldest architectural style in Japan called "Taisha-zukuri." It is designated as a national treasure, and general worshipers worship from the Yatsuashimon gate.

Kamiarizuki: The month of October in the lunar calendar is called "Kaminazuki" nationwide, but because the gods of the whole country gather at Izumo Taisha Shrine, it is called "Kamiarizuki" in Izumo, and many worshipers visit.

Shimane Prefectural Museum of Ancient Izumo History: Adjacent to this museum, materials related to the history and mythology of Izumo are displayed.

Access

By plane: The nearest airport is Izumo Enmusubi Airport.

Public Transportation: Buses leave from JR Izumoshi Station

Car: Parking is available.

Local information

Inasa-no-hama: It is a little far from Izumo Taisha Shrine, but it is within walking distance and is a wide sandy beach famous as the stage of Japanese mythology. You can also see a beautiful sunset.

Izumo Soba: There are many shops serving Izumo Soba around Izumo Taisha Shrine, and it is popular with tourists.

😡 I stopped by the nearby roadside station "Taisha Goen Square" on the way back... Almost full with cars staying in the car, by the way there were only three people in the store...

Declaration to enjoy 2026 My beloved daily life My time alone. Izumo Taisha Shrine # djipocket

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... Read more出雲大社は、その歴史の深さと文化的価値の高さから多くの旅行者や参拝者に愛されている場所です。私自身も何度か訪れていますが、特に印象に残っているのは、国宝に指定された御本殿の壮大な建築様式「大社造」の美しさです。参道を歩きながら感じる静寂と厳かな雰囲気は、まさに神聖な空気に包まれていると実感できます。 旧暦の10月に行われる「神在月」の時期は、全国の神々が集まるとされ、とても賑わいます。私が訪れた際も、多くの人々が幸せを願って参拝している姿が印象的でした。この時期に合わせて出雲大社を訪れることで、特別なご利益を感じられるかもしれません。 また、隣接する島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館は、出雲地方の神話や歴史を深く学べるスポットです。出雲大社を訪れる前後に立ち寄ることで、背後にある文化的背景や神話のストーリーがより理解でき、参拝体験が一層意味深いものになります。 アクセス面でも便利で、出雲縁結び空港やJR出雲市駅からバスでの移動が可能です。車利用の場合は駐車場も充実しているため安心です。個人的には周辺の「稲佐の浜」への散策もおすすめしています。広大な砂浜と日本神話の舞台という歴史的背景に触れ、美しい夕景を眺める時間は心のリフレッシュに最適です。 さらに名物の出雲そば店も多く、食事を通じて出雲ならではの文化を感じられます。地元の味に触れることで旅の思い出がより深まるでしょう。最後に、帰りに立ち寄った「大社ご縁広場」道の駅では、多くの車中泊客で混み合っていましたが、旅の終わりに休憩できるスポットとして知っておいて損はありません。 これらの体験を通じて感じたのは、出雲大社は単なる参拝地ではなく、歴史、自然、食文化までも楽しめる総合的な観光地だということです。訪れる際は時間に余裕を持ち、じっくりとその魅力を味わうことをおすすめします。

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