Izumo Taisha Shrine, one of the most sacred shrines in Japan's Shintoism

Izumo Taisha Shrine is located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. There is Izumo Airport here, or you can take the JR Limited Express "Yakumo" From Okayama to Izumo, about 3 hours You can even take the "Sunrise" sleeper train, the only regularly operated train in Japan. This place is close to the sea, so there aren't as many people as in the big cities. But it is lively enough, and it is a place where tourists who have more fun will come. Izumo Taisha Shrine has a very special status in Japanese Shintoism. Every October, all the gods in Japan come here to hold a meeting. Therefore, in the old way of thinking in various parts of Japan, October is called "Kannazuki". But here, October is called "God's Month" This area covers 27,000 square meters It takes more than 5 minutes just to get from the large torii gate to the main shrine. The way of worshipping Izumo Taisha Shrine is different from other shrines. The form is "two bows, four claps, one bow" Two more claps than other shrines It snows a little in winter and the scenery becomes completely different. After visiting the shrine, there is a shopping street in front of the shrine. You can stroll around and buy some souvenirs before taking a bus or the local Ichibata Train. Return to Izumo Station #Japan #Izumo