Izumo Taisha
Attraction
4.6 (25837 reviews)
Iconic, multibuilding shrine complex & museum featuring artworks, festivals & more.
195 Taishachō Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0701, Japan
+81 853-53-3100
Did You Know?
1744
Current Shrine Construction
The current Izumo Taisha shrine was built in 1744 and is designated as a national treasure.
Okuninushi-no-Kami
Enshrined Deity
The deity enshrined at Izumo Taisha is Okuninushi-no-Kami, who is said to have cultivated and built Japan in Japanese mythology.
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Unique Clapping Tradition
Unlike other Shinto shrines where you clap twice, at Izumo Taisha, you clap four times during your prayer.
13.6 meters
Massive Shimenawa Rope
The shimenawa rope at the Kagura Hall of Izumo Taisha is an impressive 13.6 meters long and weighs 5.2 tons.
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