Landmarks・Izumo

Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha enshrines Okuninushi-no-Okami, the god most associated with musubi (relationship-forming bonds) in Japanese folk religion. Its honden is built in taisha-zukuri, one of the oldest shrine architecture styles in Japan, and is designated a National Treasure. Visitors typically approach along Jinmon-dori, passing beneath the great torii at Uga Bridge.

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