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Izumo Taisha
出雲大社Shimane · Chugoku
One of Japan's oldest and most important Shinto shrines, with roots reaching deep into antiquity. Dedicated to Okuninushi no Mikoto, the deity of relationships and marriage, Izumo Taisha draws pilgrims year-round. The shrine complex is unusually large, with a towering shimenawa rope and a distinct architectural style (taisha-zukuri) found nowhere else. The October lunar calendar festival (Kannazuki) is when all eight million gods of Japan are said to gather here.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.6· 33,561 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- General shrine grounds/worship free; optional treasure hall is ¥300 separately
- Nearest station
- Izumo Taisha-mae Station · 14 min walk
- Website
- izumooyashiro.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hours¥300Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
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