出雲市Izumo City
Welcome to Izumo, birthplace of Japanese myths.
Encompassed by ancient traditions and new ideas, this land is the birthplace of Japanese myths and legends. We hope the encounters and experiences you have here will blossom into something wonderful.
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Explore the most ancient shrine in Japan.
Many of the shrines in the Izumo area figure prominently in these ancient myths and the beginnings of Japanese culture. None is more famous than Izumo Taisha. All of Japan's Shinto deities come here during the tenth month of the old lunar calendar.
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Discover many amazing things in Izumo.
There are many places you should visit in the mythical land of Izumo. You can walk and eat food while enjoying the sceneries of the city and feel an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Japan.
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The Sunset in the Sacred Land of Izumo.
The shoreline at the west end of the Shimane Peninsula is well known as the setting of Izumo’s mythology. Located on this shoreline are Inasa no Hama Beach and Hinomisaki Cape, both of which offer magnificent views of the sunset.
History of Izumo Kagura
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History of Izumo Kagura
The Shimane Prefecture is a region which boasts a f lourishing, nationally renowned kagura scene, with over 200 kagura groups currently active in the prefecture. Within Shimane Prefecture, the regions of Izumo, Iwami, and Oki have their own unique style of kagura.