Izumo

Matsue

Izumo

Travel guide for Izumo City, home to Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines.

What to know

Izumo (出雲) is a city on the rural Sanin Coast of the Sea of Japan. Its fame rests on Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine), one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines. With legends stretching back millennia and its proximity to historic Matsue, Izumo is an excellent destination for exploring Japan's ancient history and mythology.

Visitor information

Practical details to check before planning this stop.

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Izumo

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