Izumo Taisha Grand ShrineWalk the approach to Izumo Taisha Shrine, enjoy the coast at Inasa Beach and Hinomisaki, and try food in the shrine town. Izumoshi Station and the Taisha area are some distance apart, so arrange transport before adding extra stops.
Walk around Izumo Taisha, the shrine-front town and former Taisha Station, then visit Inasa Beach to the west. Hinomisaki requires additional coastal travel, so allow separate time for it.
A starting point for an Izumo trip, with an approach leading to the shrine halls. The worship hall and kagura hall are separate buildings, so use the grounds map as you explore. Allow time for a break in the shrine-front town afterward.
A beach west of Izumo Taisha with views of Bentenjima and the Sea of Japan, a possible detour alongside your shrine visit.
A coastal viewpoint for the white lighthouse and Sea of Japan at Hinomisaki. It is away from the Taisha center, so allow time for the return trip by bus or car.
A traditional Japanese station building that once welcomed shrine visitors, offering a glimpse of Taisha's transport history. It is not a current train boarding station, so take care when choosing your destination.
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
About 4 hr 15 min
Chugoku, Matsue and Sanin expressways
Sum of the official section estimates; onward travel to the city center or Izumo Taisha is separate
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 3 hr
Highway bus
Route and timetable sourcesFrom Izumoshi Station, use Ichibata trains or local buses toward Taisha. Explore the shrine-front area on foot, combining buses or a car for coastal destinations such as Hinomisaki.
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
岩合光昭写真展 －ご当地ねこ－Multi-day〜Nov 23 (Mon) Daily 09:00–17:00Izumo · 平田本陣記念館General ¥1,000 / University students ¥800 (High school students and underfree)Official names & details are in Japanese
リニューアル記念 特別展「その後のヲロチとスサノヲ」This weekOct 9 (Fri)〜19(Mon) +2 sessions See event details for each session’s timesIzumo · 島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
美食EXPO in 島根・出雲This weekOct 9 (Fri)〜12(Mon) Daily 10:00–17:00Izumo · 道の駅大社ご縁広場FreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese
ベコロックフェス vol.5 "You're Rock 'n' Roll"This weekOct 9 (Fri) Starts 18:30〜Izumo · 出雲アポロAdmission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in JapaneseEnjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Consider Izumo-style soba, such as warigo soba, for a meal. Choose a shop near the shrine or in town, fitting its opening days around your visit and travel. Follow the shop's guidance on stacking the bowls and eating the noodles. The photo shows one example dish.
Eat locally: Try warigo soba in round bowls before or after your shrine visit. Follow the shop's guidance to vary the flavor with condiments and sauce.
Take home: Shops selling soba to take away may offer products to cook at home. Check storage instructions for fresh or dried noodles.
Look for Izumo zenzai during a break after your shrine visit. Mochi, shiratama dumplings and seasonal menus vary by shop, so use tourism information to choose a stop along your walking route.
Eat locally: Enjoy sweet azuki beans with mochi or shiratama during a break in the shrine-front town.
Take home: Check takeaway products separately from the zenzai served in the shop.
Consider this area if next day's train travel or airport connections take priority.
Consider this area if next day's train travel or airport connections take priority. It is some distance from Taisha, so choose accommodation with your departure for the shrine visit in mind.
An accommodation option if you want more time for shrine visits and walks in the shrine-front town.
An accommodation option if you want more time for shrine visits and walks in the shrine-front town.
Some travelers visit for ceremonies and events during Kamiarizuki, the month of the gods in the lunar calendar. Ceremony dates in the solar calendar change each year. Plan for different crowd and transport conditions from a usual shrine visit.
Official event information
