Top 3 most Beautiful Shrines and Temples in Shimane

Shimane is famous for the Izumo Grand Shrine which is a symbol of Shimane Prefecture is also popular for its god which provides good fortune in matchmaking. It’ll probably take you a whole day to see the shrine properly, but if you have some time left in Shimane, go see some other beautiful shrines and temples.

Izumo Grand Shrine
Izumo Grand Shrine
Along with Ise Jingu, this shrine represents the shrines of Japan. Of all the other shrines in the country, Izumo Shrine, the gathering spot of the gods, has a noticeably sacred air about it. Be filled with more spiritual power in the renovated main hall.
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Tamawakasu-no-mikoto Shrine
Tamawakasu-no-mikoto Shrine
The head shrine of the Oki Islands that has enshrined the deity who established the islands, Tamawakasu-no-mikoto Shrine is designated nationally as an Important Cultural Property. The Gorei-furyū Festival which is one of the 3 major festivals on the islands and the bull sumo tournaments which are held nearby are popular.
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Takuhi Shrine
Takuhi Shrine
The shrine is located on the 8th level of Mt. Takuhi, the highest peak on Nishinoshima Island, one of the Oki Islands. Its honden, or main hall, is situated amazingly by a cavern. What is also appealing is the sando path to the shrine and the area around the peak which are protected as a sanctuary.
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