Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Shimane Prefecture
Explore 5 sacred places in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Gakuen-ji (Ichijō-in)
Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Gakuen-ji (Ichijō-in), the 25th station of the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, occupies a steep forested ridge north of Izumo Taisha....
Ichihata-ji
Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Ichihata-ji (Ichibata Yakushi), the 26th station of the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, sits atop Mt. Ichihata above Lake Shinji....
Inasa Beach
Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
In Japanese mythology, a god descended from heaven at this beach, thrust his sword into the sand, and demanded that the ruler of the earthly realm cede power to the sun...
Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine)
Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Each October by the lunar calendar, something extraordinary happens in Izumo. While the rest of Japan celebrates Kannazuki, the Month Without Gods, this corner of Shimane...
Kiyomizu-dera (Yasugi)
Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi, Shimane, is the 28th station of the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and the foremost Tendai esoteric (taimitsu) training hall in the San'in region....
Key questions
Shimane Prefecture sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Shimane Prefecture?
This regional guide currently includes 5 sacred sites in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
Which traditions are represented in Shimane Prefecture?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Buddhism, Shinto.
Can I view Shimane Prefecture sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.