Izumo Oyashiro(Izumo Taisha)

3.5

This is a shrine in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, enshrining the great Okuninushi, known as a god of marriage. It is also known by its official name Izumo Oyashiro. There are several legends about the foundation of the shrine including one that says it was built as a condition for Okuninushi transferring over the land of Japan. The main shrine is designated as a national treasure, and features Japan’s oldest shrine architectural style. It is rebuilt about every 60 years. The kagura hall is famous for the largest shimenawa (sacred rope) in Japan. The magnificent row of pine trees called “Pine Baba” is designated as one of Japan’s top 100 pine spots.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachoukidukihigashi 195 Map
Area: Around Izumo Oyashiro Area
Phone: 0853533100
Hours: 6:00-18:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]
Free

[Treasure]
[Adult]300yen
[Student]200yen
[Elementary and junior high school students]100yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (with some restrictions)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

勅使をお迎え

Reviewed : 2022.05.20

出雲大社にお越しされた天皇の勅使をお迎えする施設で、昭和8年に竣工した歴史ある建物です。正面に張り出した唐破風が堂々として風格があります。
小規模ながら立派な建物です。

Reviewed : 2020.04.25

社務所の南側、ご慈愛の御神像の近くにある建物です。勅使の休憩などのために建てられた建物、それほど規模は大きくありませんが、瀟洒な建物です。勅使は天皇陛下のお使いなのでこのような立派な建物が必要だったんですね。一般参拝者は外観を見るのみです。
勅使の方が利用

Reviewed : 2019.12.28

社務所の近くにあります。勅使の方が例祭などで出雲大社に訪れた際に宿泊するための施設のようです。外観だけ見ました。