Worth a DetourSpiritualPilgrimageShinto shrines

Izumo Taisha

Shimane

One of Japan's oldest and most important Shinto shrines, with its giant straw rope.

Photo: 663highland · CC BY 2.5
Best Time to Go
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
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Our full guide to Izumo Taisha is being written. It's on the Western Japan list as Worth a Detour and Japan list as If You're Nearby.

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