Taisha, Izumo · Shrine & connections
1. Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
A grand shrine dedicated to Okuninushi, the deity of connections. The enormous sacred rope at the Kaguraden is a highlight.
Central Shimane
Izumo & Unnan travel guide
Start at Izumoshi Station for Izumo Taisha, the coast at Hinomisaki and the gorges of Unnan and Okuizumo.
Events for your trip ↓Things to see
Taisha, Izumo · Coast & mythology
2. Inasa Beach
A beach where deities are welcomed during Kamiarizuki. It is also known for sunsets around the small Bentenjima rock island.
Taisha, Izumo · Lighthouse & sea views
3. Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Japan’s tallest stone-built lighthouse, with an observation deck overlooking the cliffs of the Sea of Japan.
Taisha, Izumo · Museum & history
4. Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Beside Izumo Taisha, this museum displays 358 National Treasure bronze swords, bronze bells and the shrine’s massive ancient pillars.
Taisha, Izumo · Historic architecture & railways
5. Former Taisha Station
A traditional wooden station building dating from 1924, designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Sada, Izumo · Shrine & ancient trees
6. Susa Shrine
An old shrine dedicated to Susanoo, with a cedar said to be about 1,300 years old behind the main sanctuary.
Ottachi, Izumo · Gorge & rock formations
7. Tachikue Gorge
A gorge along the Kando River, with rock faces 100–200 metres high extending for about 2 kilometres. A popular place for autumn foliage.
Okuizumo · Gorge & suspension bridge
8. Oni no Shitaburui Gorge
A gorge of about 2.3 kilometres, with dramatic rocks viewed from walking paths and the 45-metre-high Koi suspension bridge.
Getting here & getting around
Approximate journey times, not live schedules. Waiting and sightseeing time are additional unless specified.
Travelling from outside Sanin
Rail
- Okayama → IzumoAbout 3 hr 2 minYakumo limited express
- Shin-Osaka → IzumoAbout 4 hr 2 minShinkansen + Yakumo limited express (change at Okayama)
- Nagoya → IzumoAbout 5 hr 10 minShinkansen + Yakumo limited express (change at Okayama)
- Hakata → IzumoAbout 4 hr 29 minShinkansen + Super Oki limited express (change at Shin-Yamaguchi)
- Tokyo → IzumoAbout 6 hr 53 minShinkansen + Yakumo limited express (change at Okayama)
- Tokyo → IzumoAbout 12 hr 34 minSunrise Izumo sleeper train (direct to the terminus)
The Yakumo limited express runs directly from Okayama to Izumoshi. From Fukuoka, change at Shin-Yamaguchi to the Super Oki limited express. The overnight Sunrise Izumo sleeper runs directly from Tokyo to Izumoshi.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-30Flight
- Tokyo (Haneda) → Izumo AirportAbout 1 hr 30 min
- Nagoya (Komaki) → Izumo AirportAbout 1 hr
- Osaka (Itami) → Izumo AirportAbout 1 hr 5 min
- Fukuoka → Izumo AirportAbout 1 hr
Airport buses reach Izumoshi Station in about 30 minutes and Izumo Taisha in about 40 minutes. Flights also connect Shizuoka, Nagoya (Chubu) and Oki.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-30Bus
- Osaka → IzumoAbout 5 hr 32 min
- Hiroshima → IzumoAbout 3 hr 7 min
- Okayama → IzumoAbout 4 hr 1 min
- Nagoya → IzumoAbout 8 hr 15 minOvernight service
- Fukuoka (Hakata) → IzumoAbout 9 hr 26 minOvernight service
- Tokyo → IzumoAbout 12 hr 15 minOvernight service
Services also run from Kyoto and Kobe, and many routes continue to Izumo Taisha. Check current timetables and boarding points.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-30From the local station
Times start at the base station. Walking from a bus stop or station to each sight may take extra time.
Izumoshi Station → Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
Izumo Taisha (main entrance)
Car: About 19 min
Ichibata Bus (Taisha / Hinomisaki routes): About 25 min
From Izumoshi Station, take a bus towards Izumo Taisha (about 25 minutes). Alternatively take Ichibata Railway to Izumo Taisha-mae Station, changing at Kawato.
Timetable & route information ↗Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-30Izumoshi Station → Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Car: About 32 min
Ichibata Bus (Hinomisaki route): About 1 hr
The bus to Hinomisaki Lighthouse takes about 60 minutes. From Izumo Taisha, allow about 18 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-30Izumoshi Station → Susa Shrine
Susa Shrine
Car: About 29 min
Ichibata Bus (Susa route): About 51 min
Take the Susa route from stop 2 at Izumoshi Station to Susa Jinja-mae. Services are infrequent, so check the timetable.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-30Izumoshi Station → Izumo Airport
Izumo Airport
Car: About 30 min
Airport bus: About 30 min
The airport bus fare is ¥850. Buses departing the airport wait for flight arrivals and baggage collection.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-30Between Sanin regions
Approximate journey times, not live schedules. Waiting and sightseeing time are additional unless specified.
- Hamada → Izumoshi Station
Car: About 1 hr 43 min · Includes toll roads
Information checked: 2026-09-30Route source ↗
Rail: About 1 hr 9 min · Direct limited express - Matsue → Izumoshi Station
Car: About 47 min · Check with the route planner
Information checked: 2026-09-29Route source ↗
Rail: About 24 min · Direct limited express - Yonago → Izumoshi Station
Car: About 1 hr 8 min · Includes toll roads
Information checked: 2026-09-28Route source ↗
Rail: About 52 min · Direct limited express - Kurayoshi → Izumoshi Station
Car: About 2 hr 6 min · Includes toll roads
Information checked: 2026-09-30Route source ↗
Rail: About 1 hr 24 min · Direct limited express - Tottori → Izumoshi Station
Car: About 2 hr 40 min · Includes toll roads
Information checked: 2026-09-30Route source ↗
Rail: About 1 hr 54 min · Direct limited express
Events for your trip
Event names are retained in their original language. The short summaries, dates and locations below help you choose; full details and some external sites are in Japanese.
All event dates and times are in Japan Standard Time (JST).
Exhibition · IzumoOfficial event name (Japanese)
岩合光昭写真展 －ご当地ねこ－
Sat, 5 Sept 2026 – Mon, 23 Nov 2026
Daily 09:00〜17:00 JST
平田本陣記念館
General ¥1,000 / University students ¥800（High school students and underfree）
Event details (Japanese) →
Exhibition · IzumoOfficial event name (Japanese)
リニューアル記念 特別展「その後のヲロチとスサノヲ」
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 – Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Daily 09:00〜18:00 JST
島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館
Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.
Event details (Japanese) →
Market · IzumoOfficial event name (Japanese)
美食EXPO in 島根・出雲
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 – Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Daily 10:00〜17:00 JST
道の駅大社ご縁広場
Free admission
Event details (Japanese) →
Live music · IzumoOfficial event name (Japanese)
ベコロックフェス vol.5 "You're Rock 'n' Roll"
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Starts 18:30〜 JST
出雲アポロ
Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.
Event details (Japanese) →
Festival · IzumoOfficial event name (Japanese)
第3回 神話の國よさこい祭り
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
10:00〜17:00 JST
出雲だんだん広場
Free admission
Event details (Japanese) →
Sport · OkuizumoOfficial event name (Japanese)
第3回 奥出雲おろちループグルメマラソン
Sun, 11 Oct 2026
07:20〜13:30 JST
島根ITデザインカレッジ
Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.
Event details (Japanese) →Food, stays & travel information
Official visitor information
Accommodation & restaurant directories (Japanese)
Stays in Izumo, Oda & Iwami Ginzan ↗Stays near Izumoshi Station ↗Stays near Izumo Taisha-mae Station ↗Restaurants around Izumo & Okuizumo ↗Restaurants in Izumo ↗
Event names are retained in their original language. The short summaries, dates and locations below help you choose; full details and some external sites are in Japanese.