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  • Mii-jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Hikawachounaoe 2518
    The Mii Shrine, which is mentioned in some of Japan’s oldest historical records, including the Kojiki (“Records of Ancient Matters”) and the Fudoki (local gazetteers), is dedicated to the worship of Konomata-no-kami, a deity who is also mentioned in these ancient records. Konomata-no-kami is the god of childbirth and water, and so the Mii Shrine became famous as a place to come to pray for a safe and trouble-free birth. There are three wells at the Shrine which are said to be among the oldest in Japan: the Iku-i Well, dedicated to the water god of safe childbirth, the Saku-i Well, dedicated to the water god of children’s wellbeing, and the Tsunaga-i Well, dedicated to the water god of children’s longevity.

    日曜日の午後に参拝。 駐車場も広く社務所も有人なので、境内は清浄。 ご祭神は木俣姫。 口伝では、この姫は八千矛王と八上姫の子で下照姫という。鳥取県の倭文神社のご祭神にもなっている。勿論こちらも安産の神様。 古事記にあるように、木の又に子を挟んで出て行く母なんているはずがないので、こちらの方が信憑性がある。 神社は水田に囲まれたのどかなところにあり水気も多く、境内の古木さえも生命力を感じる所だった。

  • Mankusen Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Hikawachouaikawa 258
    This shrine conveys the myth that it is the last stop for the eight million gods who gather nationally to worship during the Shinto festival, held every October (old lunar calendar). The gods that gather include, Kushimikenu-no-mikoto, Sukunahikona-no-mikoto, Oonamuchi-no-kami and Yaoyorozu-no-kami and visitors can receive various kinds of good fortune.
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  • Kigami Jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Odashi Omorichou Lee 1477
    This shrine located in Ota City’s Omori town in Shimane Prefecture enshrines Okuninushi, the guardian deity of the town. The shrine which was in Umaji’s Kigamiyama was moved by the Ouchi clan to Oomorimachi Atagosan in 1434, and the Mori clan moved it to its present location in 1577. One of the sights to see is inside the haiden (worship hall). Sitting at the center of the wooden floor, you can find a colorful “crying dragon” painted above on the ceiling, and clapping your hands together creates an echo as if the dragon was howling. The shrine is famous as a place for matchmaking and there are many offerings of heart-shaped wooden plaques.
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  • Washihara Hachimangu Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Kanoashiguntsuwanochou Washibara A) 632-2
    This shrine is located near Tsuwano Jozan Park in Tsuwano Town. The three principal shrine gods are Homutawake-no-mikoto (Emperor Ojin), Tamayori-hime and Okinagatarashi-hime-no-mikoto (Empress Jingu) Hchiman-mikami, and it is known as the temple adjacent to Japan's oldest Yabusame horseback archery field (a Shimane Prefecture-designated Historic Site), and the shrine is a nationally-designated Important Cultural Property depicted in the 100 Landscapes of Tsuwano. The shrine has Muromachi period (1336-1573 as a rough guide) Shinto architecture, the tower gate, front shrine and main building are in a straight line, and there are approximately 600 year-old large cedar trees on the mountain behind it. At the spring grand festival held on the second Sunday of every April, many tourists come for the Yabusame horseback archery ritual.
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  • Sahimeyama-jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Odashi Omorichou
    Sahimeyama-jinja Shrine is located in the area of the world heritage site, Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in Omori Town, Ohda City, Shimane Prefecture. The enshrined deity is Kanayamahiko, protector of the mine. It is a mountain shrine located about 200 meters from the Ryugenji Mabu mine shaft which has the largest shrine building in the whole country. It is said that the Ouchi clan of the Suo Province built the shrine. Two competing theories claim that it was built either in 1434 or during the 16th century. Locally referred to as Sanjin-san (shrine of the mountain god), it is an old shrine revered by mountaineers, miners and refinery workers.
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  • Inochinushi no Yashiro
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    Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho
    You’ll find this auxiliary shrine about a five-minute walk to the east from Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. The deity Kamimusubi-no-kami is enshrined there. This deity is one of the three deities that are said to have created the world, and is said to have saved the life of the deity Okuninushi-no-mikoto. In front of the shrine is an enormous Aphananthe oriental elm about 17 meters tall with its roots raised about two meters from the ground. It is nearly 1,000 years old, and it has also been designated as one of Shimane’s famous trees. In 1665, a bronze dagger-axe and jade magatama were discovered beneath a large rock behind the shrine, and they are currently being stored and displayed as treasures in the treasure room of Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. The nearest station is Izumotaisha-mae Station.
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  • Karakama-jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Karakawachou Shinko 408
    This shrine has a very long history, one that is mentioned in written records such as the Izumo no Kuni Fudoki (Records of Izumo Culture and Climate) and the Engishiki (Procedures of the Engi Era). It is located in Karakawa Town, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. It is said that the enshrined deity Susanoo-no-mikoto brought plant cultivation and iron craft techniques from Silla (one of the ancient countries in Korean Peninsula) into Japan. The “kama” in “Karakama” supposedly refers to a blast furnace. The great stone said to be the “stone ship” boarded by Susanoo is a must-see. The approach is a long, steep series of staircases, and to reach the main shrine, you must pass through a crack in a rock about 40-45 centimeters wide, so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and sneakers.
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  • Iya-jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Higashizumochouiya 2229
    This is a shrine located in Iya, Higashiizumo Town, Matsue City. Izanami-no-mikoto, the wife of Izanagi-no-mikoto is enshrined here. It is a historical shrine that has been described in Izumo Nation Fudoki and Nihon Shoki, and was also involved in the creation of Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. It is near the entrance of the underworld Yomotsu Hirasaka appearing in Japanese mythology, so is regarded as a shrine deeply related to Hades.
  • Takuhi Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Okigunnishinoshimachou Mita
    Located in Mita, Nishinoshima Town, Oki County, Shimane Prefecture, the Takuhi Shrine is situated on the slopes of Mt. Takuhi, the highest mountain in the vicinity of Okinoshima Island. The Takuhi Shrine has since ancient times attracted large numbers of worshippers, as it was believed that the deity enshrined there could ensure the safety of mariners at sea. The Shrine buildings that visitors see today are the result of renovation work in the Kyoho period (1716-1736); the Takuhi Shrine has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The area around the Takuhi Shrine has lush vegetation, including both temperate and subtropical plant species, and has been designated as a Prefectural Special Natural Monument.
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  • Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine
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    Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Shimonishi 713
    The Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is located in Shimonishi, Okinoshima Town , Oki County. The Shrine is dedicated to Tamawakasu-no-mikoto, and is one of the chief shrines in the Oki region. According to tradition, the “Yao-sugi” cedar tree in the Shrine grounds was planted by Yao-bikuni (a female Buddhist disciple called Yao); the tree is said to be over 2,000 years old, and has been designated as a National Natural Monument.
    Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine image
  • Matsue Jinja
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    Shimane Matsue-shi Tonomachi 1 (Matsuejo Yamauchi)
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  • Inasa-jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukihigashi 195
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  • Amasashihiko-no-mikoto Shrine
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    Shimane Oki-gun Chibumura
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  • Yasaka-jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho Ushiroda 67
    A shrine that is famous for holding the Heron Dance, an ancient ritual and performing art that's a hallmark of the prefecture. Originally the shrine was on top of Mt. Taikodani under the name of Takimoto Gionsha, but it was moved to its current location in 1428 to help protect the castle from evil influences. The Heron Dance is held annually on July 20th and July 27th. It is said that its roots lie in the Heron Dance of the Kyoto Gion Festival held in 1542 to protect against the plague. The lyrics sung during the ceremony are comedic and involve a tea peddler; extremely important for understanding changes in the performing arts, it's been designated a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
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  • Tatsunogozen-jinja Shrine
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    Shimane Oda-shi Yunotsucho Yunotsu Ro 156
    This shrine looks down on the onsen town from the rocky mountain. Stories say it was transferred to this area some 400 years in the past, during the reign of Emperor Gonara. Yunotsu was once a prosperous outport town where silver was mined from Iwami Ginzan silver mine. This shrine gathered those revering the guardian deities who watched over the Kitamaebune cargo ships that docked at Yunotsu port. Behind the shrine is a massive boulder that resembles the open jaws of a great dragon. Long ago, the boulder itself was believed to be the incarnation of a descended deity, making this place sacred. The Yokagura sacred dance, which is believed to be the original ritual kagura that became Iwami Kagura, is a solemn and majestic traditional performing art of the Iwami area.
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  • Shirakata Tenmangu Shrine Company office
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    Shimane Matsue-shi Tenjinmachi 58

    松江市の中心部にあります白潟天満宮は、学問の神様として有名な菅原道真公（すがわらのみちざねこう）を祀る神社です。通称天神さんです。

  • Matsue Gokoku Shrine
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    Shimane Matsue-shi Tonomachi 1-15

    松江城の観光後、そのまま公園内を散策したら「松江護国神社」がありました。 「松江護国神社」は「大勝利祈願」が有名らしいです。護国神社らしいといえばらしいですかね。「大勝利祈願」、今はスポーツ、受験、会社などの大勝利へということでしょうね。

  • izumotaishakitajimakuninomiyatsukokan izumokyou
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    Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachoukidukihigashi 194

    出雲大社の一部なのかと思っていましたが、出雲大社とは全く別物。出雲教という別物ですが、こちらも4拍手のお参り作法です。

  • Suetsugu Shrine
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    Shimane Matsue-shi Nishichamachi 106

    宍道湖大橋のたもと(北側)にありました。漢字だけでは読みづらいのですが、「すえつぐ」と読むようです。元は本当の湖岸にあったそうですが、大橋の開通で道路拡張で現在の場所にあるようです。出雲国風土記にもある古い神社です。近くのホテルに滞在したので夕方境内を散策しました。夕方は太鼓の音が聴こえたので神事を行なっているようでした。

  • Hirahama Hachimangu Shrine (Takeuchi Shrine)
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    Shimane Matsue-shi Yawatacho 303

    平濱八幡宮は、往古石清水八幡宮の出雲国八ヶ所の荘園のうちの一つ八幡荘にご鎮座にて、創建年代は不詳なるも、天永二年（1111年）には別宮として創建されている。後には出雲国八所八幡宮の総社として著われ、出雲国最古の八幡宮と言われている。（武内神社の）武内宿禰命は五代の天皇に仕え、わが国初の大臣として国政に深く関与された。(境内案内文より)

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What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.

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