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Izumo Culture Handing-Down Museum
This museum opened in 1991 and is focused on conveying long lost traditions in the area. The Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum is surrounded by tsukiji pine trees
Awazu Inari Shrine
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About this sight
Known as a popular picture spot among locals and visitors, this shrine features 20 torii (shrine gates). The railway runs through the middle of these gates, and many come here to witness and take pictures of this extraordinary scene. The word "Inari" in Inari Temple, is written in different Chinese characters from the usual form, and there are only around 20 temples in the country with these characters in their name.
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Shimane Winery
The area around Izumo Grand Shrine is famous for its “house grapes”, which produces the elegant and earthy Shimane Wine. The Shimane Winery was constructed in
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Gakuenji Temple
Gakuenji Temple, built in 594, is a quiet temple surrounded by lush forests. Covered by trees, the temple is swathed in a mysterious shade even in the daytime.
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Kyu-Taisha Station
Kyu-Taisha Station is the former station of the city, which now displays the "D51" steam locomotive.
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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Izumo has many spots deeply related to Japanese mythology, and this museum displays objects related to the history and culture of the Izumo Grand Shrine. Visito
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Soba Sunaya
This Japanese restaurant focuses on the Shimane specialty, Izumo soba. While regular soba noodles are made with a mixture of 80% soba powder and 20% wheat flour
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Izumo Royal Hotel
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Green Rich Hotel Izumo
Located in Izumo, 8 km from Izumo-Taisha Grand Shrine, Green Rich Hotel Izumo features air-conditioned rooms and private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site r
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Toyoko Inn Izumo-shi Ekimae
Toyoko Izumo-shi is a 6-minute walk from Izumoshi Railway Station. It offers the conveniences of free Wi-Fi and free use of a microwave and computer with printe
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Twin Leaves Hotel Izumo
A mere 1-minute walk from Izumo Station, Twin Leaves Hotel offers rooms with free wired internet. Featuring a restaurant and massage services, it is adjacent to
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Hotel Takeshi Sanso
Featuring a traditional Japanese garden, Hotel Takeshi Sanso offers Western-style accommodations with a flat-screen TV. Relaxing in-room massages can be request
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Shouen
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