Izumo Taisha

The first visit will stay in my mind for the rest of my life. To appreciate and begin to understand the history, you need to spend some time here. The energy feels different than anywhere else, and the deeper you look the more there is to learn. One of my favorite places in the world

Izumo Shrine is renowned in Japan. What captivates visitors even more is the massive knot tied to the Shrine. Additionally, numerous rabbit statues are scattered throughout, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the journey. Moreover, the worship ritual is distinct from others—two worships, four claps, and one bow. For those who believe in mysterious powers, there's the option to purchase omamori or draw lots.

It was amazing. I plan on having a video out soon on my YouTube channel. The shopping streets around were also great.

We wish we could spend more time exploring the place.
It's truly a magnificent place.
As the weather was rather cold,we had to shorten our walk and hurried back.

A beautiful and tranquil place for visiting with a number of shops nearby offering local delicacies, snacks and unique souvenirs

Clean restrooms. Seats with shade tents for those in need or with health concerns. A moving experience.

15 years of coming to Japan and living here and this is the most beautiful place I've seen/been. So quiet, clean air and peaceful.

One of the oldest and most significant Shinto shrines in Japan. This shrine has the largest shimenawa sacred straw rope located at one of it's main entrances. It measures 13.5 meters long and weighs around 5 tons. I really enjoyed my time here, parking and entering the shrine were both free. In addition, there are lots of restaurants and shopping areas located in the vicinity.

I highly recommend visiting this shrine if you have the time, it was one of the most memorable from when I was living in Japan.

Absolutely beautiful place. You should hire a car to get there. Also I recommend eating SOBA! It’s amazing.

I was lucky enough to arrive the day the goods arrived home🦊 🌱 ⛩

Must see if you’re in the area. Beautiful shrines and very well kept. The history is vast and deep.

My first taisha /temple visit this year 2023. Always my favorite shrine in japan. Izumo taisha is the best place to feel the nature,the amazing giant sacred rope in Shimane which is not of the famous in japan.
One I loved the most is seeing Japanese people doing there yearly traditional shrine /temple visit and getting there omikuji/fortune paper to see how luck they are the whole year.
Try to visit the shrine. Indeed you’ll Gonna love it plus the foods. You should try it out too.
Izumo soba and senzai .

So historical place and beautiful. Not so long walking, maybe 1 hour and a harf for around all.

Japan’s important spot and a good visit while in Shimane

The very first biggest shrine build about 2600 ago. double or 4th time bigger than recent one. You can check them evidence found in front of the center of shrine as the big pillars and photo.
This shrines god are famous for good relation ship not only love but work or any relations. and kind a headquarters of all shrines in Japan.
Good luck.

Initially wasn't keen to drive all the way from our matsue base just to see this temple. However the drive was scenic, overseeing the lake shinji along the way. The temple was very imposing and grand. Some restaurants, cafes and shops outside. Very nice atmosphere. Cant enter the temple inside.

Ancient shrine andis historical.

If you travel to Shimane prefecture, this is the shrine to visit! It is one of the most historically significant shrines in Japan. You can take buses from Izumo station or catch a train from Matsue on the Ichibata train line which includes scenic views of lake Shinji.

The famous shrine. The garden here is so huge with many statue of the story about Japanese god and goddess.

Stunning cultural site with a lot of historical meaning. We loved our visit here.