Izumo Taisha -Head shrine in Japan-

Izumo taisha is the head shrine in Japan.

It is considered to be the oldest shrine in Japan. The enshrined deity is Okuninushi no Okami, known for the creator of the land of Japan.

That is the reason why many Japanese from all over Japan visit pray here.

Izumo is located in the city of Izumo in Shimane prefecture. 

You can have easy access by the connection of public transportation from the main city of Japan.

There is the big event once a year in Izumo taisha on 10th Oct in the old calender.

All the gods in Japan are considered to gather at Izumo taisha on the day to argue about matchmaking between men and women. The event lasts for a week.

The long building above is seemed to be the hotel for those gods.

For this reason, Izumo taisha is also seen as the matchmaking shrine.

There is also a beautiful shrine 30 min away by car from Izumo taisha, called Hinomisaki shrine.

You only can have access by a private car getting there.

The seashore road getting there is so beautiful. So, if you have enough time and rent a car,  you should visit there.