Shimane Prefecture, Japan · Tradition
Shinto sacred sites in Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Explore 2 sacred sites in Shimane Prefecture, Japan connected to Shinto. Compare locations on the map and find respectful cultural and visiting guidance.
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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...
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This guide includes 2 sacred places within the Shinto tradition in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
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