Izumo

What to know

Izumo (出雲) is a city along the rural Sanin Coast of the Sea of Japan. Its fame comes from its crowning attraction, Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine), one of Japan's oldest and most sacred Shinto shrines. Steeped in millennia-old legends and within easy reach of historic Matsue, Izumo is a fantastic destination for exploring Japan's ancient history and mythology.

Activities and attractions

Izumo TaishaJapan’s second most important shrineShimane Museum of Ancient IzumoMuseum about the history of the Izumo regionFormer Taisha StationPreserved historic railway station