Kokuhei Taisha

Hinomisaki Shrine

Hinomisaki Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
See details
Horaires
24 hours (office 8:30–16:30)

Vue d'ensemble

Perched on dramatic sea cliffs west of Izumo Taisha, Hinomisaki Shrine uniquely enshrines Amaterasu as a deity of the setting sun — the spiritual guardian of Japan during the hours of darkness. Its vivid vermilion buildings, ordered by Tokugawa Iemitsu, stand in striking contrast to the surrounding rocky coastline.

Histoire

1644📄Atteste par les sources

Current vermilion-lacquered shrine buildings constructed under Tokugawa Iemitsu's orders.

Divinites venerees

⛩
Amaterasu Omikami
primary Deity
⛩
Susanoo no Mikoto
primary Deity

Bienfaits

protection nocturne protection contre le malheur securite maritime

A savoir

💡

While Ise Jingu protects Japan during the daytime, Hinomisaki is said to protect it at night.

Source: tradition

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.4321, 132.6289

Physical Address

455 Hinomisaki, Taisha-machi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0763

Province historique

Izumo / Iwami / Oki

Acces

Izumotaisha-mae Station

Horaires

24 hours (office 8:30–16:30)

Bus

Bus from Izumo Taisha, ~20 min

Meilleure saison

Summer (sunset viewing)
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

The unique 'nighttime guardian' counterpart to Ise Jingu, set on stunning sea cliffs near Izumo Taisha.

Sanctuaires lies

Kamikawa Shrine

上川神社

Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant agriculture

Biei Shrine

美瑛神社

Hokkaido · Biei
Indépendant liens amoureux

Asahikawa Shrine

旭川神社

Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant developpement

Takikawa Shrine

瀧川神社

Hokkaido · Takikawa
Indépendant developpement

Niikappu Shrine

新冠神社

Hokkaido · Niikappu
Indépendant chance aux courses de chevaux

Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine

北門神社

Hokkaido · Wakkanai
Indépendant defense nationale

Questions frequentes

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What is Hinomisaki Shrine?

Perched on dramatic sea cliffs west of Izumo Taisha, Hinomisaki Shrine uniquely enshrines Amaterasu as a deity of the setting sun — the spiritual guardian of Japan during the hours of darkness. Its vivid vermilion buildings, ordered by Tokugawa Iemitsu, stand in striking contrast to the surrounding rocky coastline.

Where is Hinomisaki Shrine located?

Hinomisaki Shrine is located in Izumo, Shimane. The full address is: 455 Hinomisaki, Taisha-machi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0763.

What deities are enshrined at Hinomisaki Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo no Mikoto.