Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Indépendant Ichinomiya developpement
Kanpei Taisha
Ichinomiya (Izumo Province)
Izumo Grand Shrine
Izumo Grand Shrine
Tarif
Free (treasure hall ¥300)
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
10 min walk
Horaires
6:00–20:00 (Nov–Feb 6:30–20:00)
Vue d'ensemble
Izumo Taisha is revered as the spiritual home of en-musubi — the divine forging of bonds between people. According to mythology, every October the eight million gods of Japan gather here for a grand assembly, making the month locally known as Kamiarizuki (the month with gods), while the rest of Japan calls it Kannazuki (the month without gods). The shrine's taisha-zukuri architecture — the oldest style of shrine building in Japan — lends its name to this very place.
Histoire
1744📄Atteste par les sources
Current honden completed, standing 24 meters tall — the tallest shrine structure in Japan.
1952📄Atteste par les sources
Main hall designated as a National Treasure.
2000📄Atteste par les sources
Massive ancient pillar foundations discovered, suggesting the original hall may have stood 48 meters tall.
2013📄Atteste par les sources
Heisei-era grand relocation ceremony (Sengū) completed; over 8,000 attendees.
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Izumo Taisha head
A savoir
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The Kagura-den houses Japan's largest shimenawa (sacred straw rope), measuring 13.5 meters long and weighing approximately 5 tons.
Source: documented
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Visitors clap four times instead of the standard two — the extra claps are said to be for an unseen companion.
Source: tradition
Dans la pop culture
anime / 2010
Noragami Izumo Taisha in Shimane. Referenced in the context of Shinto mythology that forms the series' backdrop. The gathering of gods (Kamiari) is a plot element.
anime / 1997
Princess Mononoke Izumo Taisha and the San'in region. The film's setting is loosely based on the Chugoku mountain region, where Izumo mythology originates.
game / 2006
Okami Izumo Taisha in Shimane. Susano-o, who appears in the game, is deeply connected to this shrine. The Yamata no Orochi legend featured in the game originates from the Izumo region.
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
35.4019, 132.6856
Physical Address
195 Kitsukihigashi, Taisha-machi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0701
Province historique
Izumo / Iwami / Oki
Acces
Izumotaisha-mae Station (Ichibata Electric Railway)
10 min walk
Horaires
6:00–20:00 (Nov–Feb 6:30–20:00)
Bus
Bus from JR Izumoshi Station, ~25 min
Meilleure saison
October (Kamiarizuki)New Year
Langues etrangeres
English signage
Accessibilite
Partially accessible; main approach is flat
Site officiel
https://izumooyashiro.or.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
Japan's most important shrine for marriage blessings and divine connections, with mythological roots as old as the nation itself. The annual gathering of all gods makes October a uniquely powerful time to visit.
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Questions frequentes
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What is Izumo Grand Shrine?
Izumo Taisha is revered as the spiritual home of en-musubi — the divine forging of bonds between people. According to mythology, every October the eight million gods of Japan gather here for a grand assembly, making the month locally known as Kamiarizuki (the month with gods), while the rest of Japan calls it Kannazuki (the month without gods). The shrine's taisha-zukuri architecture — the oldest style of shrine building in Japan — lends its name to this very place.
Where is Izumo Grand Shrine located?
Izumo Grand Shrine is located in Izumo, Shimane. The full address is: 195 Kitsukihigashi, Taisha-machi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0701.
What deities are enshrined at Izumo Grand Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Okuninushi no Mikoto.
What blessings can you pray for at Izumo Grand Shrine?
Izumo Grand Shrine is known for: liens amoureux, mariage, bonnes relations, prosperite generale.
How do I get to Izumo Grand Shrine?
The nearest station is Izumotaisha-mae Station (Ichibata Electric Railway). It is about a 10-minute walk from the station. Bus from JR Izumoshi Station, ~25 min