The mystical land where countless Shinto gods gather! ⛩️✨ Did you know this shrine has a massive 5.2

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The mystical land where countless Shinto gods gather! ⛩️✨ Did you know this shrine has a massive 5.20:18

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Visit Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most sacred shrines, known for its massive sacred rope and prayers for good relationships. It's accessible by a beautiful retro train.

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Izumo Taisha
Shinto shrine · Izumo
4.6 (33,583)Closed · opens Monday 6:30 AM
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One of Japan's oldest and most sacred Shinto shrines, where countless gods are said to gather. People come here to pray to the god of en-musubi for good relationships and connections in life.
Izumo Taisha, 195 Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0701, Japan
- Sacred rope (Shimenawa) — A massive 5.2-ton sacred rope, known as a shimenawa, hangs at the shrine. It's a significant feature of the shrine.
- Praying with a 5-yen coin — Bring a 5-yen coin when you visit. In Japanese, '5 yen' is pronounced 'Go-en,' which sounds like 'Good Fortune' and 'Destiny,' making it a symbolic offering for good relationships and connections.
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Izumotaisha-mae Station
Train station · Izumo
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The station serving Izumo Taisha, accessible by a beautiful retro train. The station sign is clearly visible, indicating 'Izumotaisha-mae' and 'Hamayama-koen-kitaguchi'.
Izumotaisha-Mae Station, Taishachō Kizukiminami, Izumo, Shimane 699-0711, Japan