伝統Explore Tradition
There are many shrines, temples, and museums in Izumo.
![Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Honden (Inner Shrine)]()
![Hinomisaki Shrine Worship]()
![Approach Umi Shrine]()
神社
Shrines
Shinto shrines are where Japanese gods are worshipped. Because a shrine is considered a divine area where deities and spirits descend, an entrance gate (torii) separates the regular world and this sanctuary.
![Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Worship]()
![Worship Fox Spirit shrine]()
![Umi Shrine]()
参拝
Worship
At a Shinto shrine, the most common worship ritual is to bow twice, clap your hands twice, and then bow once again, but at a Buddhist temple hands are instead joined together in prayer without clapping.
![Ichibata Yakushi Temple]()
![So many Buddha statues]()
![Throw money into an offertory box at Ichibata Yakushi]()
寺
Temples
A temple will have a Buddha statue and a monk living and preaching Buddhism in the temple.
Related Experiences
![It’s best not to think about anything at Ichibata Yakushi]()
![After getting tapped on the back ,do praying hand(gassho) at Ichibata Yakushi]()
![Tea time with the priest at Ichibata Yakushi]()
座禅
Zazen
Zazen is a meditative discipline that is typically the primary practice of the Zen Buddhist tradition.
Related Experiences
![Exhibits reproducing the appearance of the Izumo of ancient times]()
![Quilt artwork made of pieces of vintage kimono]()
![Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum]()
博物館
Museums
In Izumo City there are various museums such as Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum, Museum of Ancient Izumo, Izumo Museum of Quilt Art, Izumo Yayoi no Mori Historical Museum.
