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Compare the visit scope, transport notes and prayer traditions of the shrines currently listed here. This is a selected guide, not a complete regional directory.
Shimane entries include Izumo Taisha, Yaegaki and Hinomisaki. Matsue, Izumo and the Hinomisaki coast require different travel plans. Compare architecture and prayer traditions alongside current bus and road information.
Vermilion designated shrine buildings · Two sanctuary areas for Amaterasu and Susanoo · Traditions tied to Izumo’s coast
Estimated visit
20–40 min
Ordinary worship at the lower and upper sanctuaries and exterior views of the buildings; excludes the lighthouse, coast walks, transport, counter queues and formal prayers.
Getting there
Shimane’s tourism guide lists about 60 minutes by Hinomisaki-bound bus from JR Izumoshi Station. Part of the access road uses temporary alternating traffic. Check current bus times and road conditions before visiting.
Address & enshrined kami
455 Hinomisaki, Taisha, Izumo, Shimane
Amaterasu Omikami (lower sanctuary) · Susanoo no Mikoto (upper sanctuary)
The wooden worship hall and main sanctuary enclosure · Kaguraden’s large sacred straw rope · The wooded approach
Estimated visit
60–90 min
Ordinary worship, the main precinct and Kaguraden; excludes travel, museums, shopping on Shinmon-dori, meals, formal prayers and queues.
Getting there
The official access page gives approximately 25 minutes by Ichibata bus from JR Izumoshi Station. The approach and precinct walk require additional time.
The main shrine precinct · Kagami-ike pond in Sakusame Forest · Traditional relationship-prayer culture
Estimated visit
35–60 min
Ordinary worship and a short walk to Kagami-ike; excludes treasury visits, extended divination waiting, transport and queues.
Getting there
The shrine gives about 20 minutes by bus from JR Matsue Station’s stop 5, or about 15 minutes by car. Check the current Yaegaki Jinja service and return timetable.
Address & enshrined kami
227 Sakusa-cho, Matsue, Shimane
Susanoo no Mikoto · Inadahime no Mikoto · Onamuchi no Mikoto (Okuninushi) · Aohata Sakusahiko no Mikoto
