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A Shinto shrine south of Matsue dedicated to Susanoo and Princess Kushinada-hime, traditionally said to mark the site of Japan's first marriage. Behind the main hall, a wooded grove hides the Mirror Pond, where visitors float a coin on a slip of paper as a matchmaking divination.

Best season

Year-round; plum blossoms in early spring

Crowd level

Moderate

Rating

4.4· 3,693 reviews

Opening hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

Matsue Station (JR / Ichibata)

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