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.
Neighborhood in Shimane:
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.
Izumo Grand Shrine is one of the most important shrines of the Shinto religion. Some say that this shrine was built in the 600s, and nowadays, the Izumo Grand S
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
Kyu-Taisha Station is the former station of the city, which now displays the "D51" steam locomotive.
Located about 10 minutes east of the Izumo Grand Shrine is Inasanohama, a beach said to welcome all the deities on their way to Grand Shrine. To this day, the
The shrine, built about 380 years ago, is composed of the upper shrine "Kami no Miya" and the lower shrine "Hishizumi no Miya".
Built in 1903, this lighthouse is the tallest in Japan, measuring in at 43.65 meters and is listed as one of the top 100 most beautiful lighthouses in the world
This island is the natural habitat of black-tailed gulls and landing there is allowed only once a year by a priest.
This traditional noodle house specializes in soba (buckwheat) noodles that are famous in Izumo City. The menu has photos to help you order individual dishes or
This traditional shop sells a wide selection of sweets from Edo-period Japan. The name zenzaimochi means a 'sweet where the spirit dwells', which originated fro
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
This shop specializes in Izumo soba, a popular dish among both locals and visitors. Tanakaya serves Izumo soba which is noodles made from fresh buckwheat flour,