Yonago Tourist guide by Yonago City Tourism Association

Izumo Shrine is located Izumo city, Shimane Prefecture.

Izumo Shrine, enshrined Okuninushi, is know as the god of marriage.

Approximately 27 000 square meters wide precincts, there are many sacred building are lined around the main hall of treasures.
The current main building was originated in 1744. The architecture is also the oldest Shinto shrines style in Japan.

October is called God presence month in Izumo, (all other area calls God absence month), eight million nationwide Gods are gathered and have conference. Therefore, many tourists visit Izumo Shrine to get their power in November.

At Izumo Shrine, pray scheme is "2 bows--4 clap hands -- 1 bow".
As well as good relationship in love, you can pray good relationship in business. Please visit once in your life time.

• Address
  195 Taisha cho Kizuki Higashi Izumo, Shimane
• Pray hour
  600am-2000pm
• Contact
  0853-53-3100
  http://www.izumooyashiro.or.jp
• Access
  30 min by car from Sanin express way Hikawa IC
  10 min by walk from Ichibata train Izumo Taisha station
  Izumo Taisha bus stop. Take Izumo Taisha line from JR Izumo Station