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Izumo, Shimane

Hinomisaki Shrine

日御碕神社

A coastal Izumo shrine for vermilion architecture and two worship areas. A walk to Hinomisaki Lighthouse requires separate time. The official tourism guide notes alternating traffic on a temporary access road; allow travel margin.

Important Cultural Property

World Heritage & cultural properties

Important Cultural Property: Designated buildings of the lower and upper sanctuaries
Designation source · Checked 2026-10-09

Designations apply to the places or buildings listed above. They do not guarantee access to interiors; check visit areas, hours and separate admission before travelling.

Buildings at Hinomisaki Shrine’s lower Hishizumi-no-miya sanctuary — Naokijp / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Resized to WebP; layout crop. Adapted BY-SA photos retain CC BY-SA 4.0. · Photographed 2022-01-04

Visit at a glance

Estimated visit time: 20–40 minutes
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. A travel-planning estimate, not an official visit duration. Pace, route and crowds affect the time.
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.
Grounds hours: Regular precinct opening and closing times were not explicitly confirmed in the checked official/public sources. Counter hours do not establish grounds access; check before visiting.
Office hours: The tourism guide lists the amulet office at 08:30–16:50; the official telephone reception uses the same hours. Confirm the day’s goshuin and formal-prayer reception on site.
Admission categories: General-entry charges were not explicitly confirmed in the checked official/public sources. Offerings, amulets, formal prayers and optional exhibitions or gardens are separate.

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What to see

Vermilion designated shrine buildings
Two sanctuary areas for Amaterasu and Susanoo
Traditions tied to Izumo’s coast

Traditions & prayers

Protection from misfortune Love & relationships

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Amaterasu Omikami (lower sanctuary) · Susanoo no Mikoto (upper sanctuary)

A short history

Amaterasu is enshrined at the lower Hishizumi-no-miya and Susanoo at the upper Kami-no-miya. The shrine buildings, associated with construction in the Edo period, are Important Cultural Properties. Mythological traditions are distinguished from the buildings’ history.

Before you go

The official FAQ says there is no toilet inside the precinct and directs visitors to public facilities near the bus stop and coast. Steps lead to the upper sanctuary. Its approximately 15-minute walk to the lighthouse is separate from the shrine allowance, as are return travel and lighthouse sightseeing.

First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →

Location

455 Hinomisaki, Taisha, Izumo, Shimane

35.4297, 132.6294 · Representative point near the main worship area, visually checked against GSI mapping; not a certified entrance or step-free route. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-09. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

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