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A shrine known for granting luck and love that’s also said to draw all the gods from across Japan.
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine is one of the most revered, ancient shrines in Japan, along with Ise Jingu Shrine. Its records go as far back as writings from the Kojiki, Japan’ oldest historical account compiled in 712. The deity enshrined here is Okuninushi no Okami, who is known as the deity of love and marriage.
The front of the kagura-den hall boasts the famous “oshimenawa” rope. Measured at 13-meters long and a weight of 5.2 tons, it’s one of Japan’s largest sacred cords. The main hall was reconstructed in 1744 using ancient shrine architectural styles that earned a status of “National Treasure”. On the grounds you’ll also find 4 torii gates, a sando promenade lined with 400+ year-old pines, and the largest national flag in Japan.
According to tradition, October is called “Kannazuki” or (lit. “the month of no gods”), because all of the gods are said to leave their shrines and gather at Izumo Taisha. For the locals of Izumo, October is known as “Kamiarizuki” (month of gods) because they are said to draw near here. There are many worshippers who visit the shrine in October because its believed you can pray to any of the gods across Japan at one place.
About 1 kilometer west of Izumo Taisha shrine is Inasa Beach, which is said to be the waiting place for the gods during this sacred season.
Izumo Taisha shrine is deeply related to the Japanese myth The White Rabbit of Inaba, which is why you can find many cute, stone statues of rabbits dotted across the shrine grounds.
The “haiden” worship hall.
The “Kagura-den”, hall of sacred dance and music.
The “honden” main hall.
The second torii gate.
The main “sando” promenade.
Inasa Beach
Stone statues of rabbits dotted across the shrine grounds
Stone statues of rabbits dotted across the shrine grounds
oshimenawa rope
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
English pamphlets are available.
There’s a building onsite with an information board that provides QR code access to English, Korean and Chinese support.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
最有名的就是神樂殿屋簷下掛著巨大的注連草繩結，看到得人都不禁發出讚嘆的聲音。
日本神話故事眾神聚集地，也是求姻緣有名的神社，境內還有很多兔子雕像，神聖嚴肅中又多了一份可愛。
神社的建築型態非常漂亮，尤其是大鳥居和超大的神結，這裡也是求姻緣最靈驗的。
有很多有趣的日本神話故事傳說，十月份是日本所有的神會在這邊聚集開會，採旁邊稻佐之濱的沙子放在正殿後方，據說會帶來幸福。
很有氣氛環境相當好的神社，前面的商店街也很好逛。
