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Izumo Taisha
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Izumo Taisha

出雲大社

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島根県出雲市大社町杵築東195
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History

The present main sanctuary follows the 1744 reconstruction. The recent major restoration culminated in the 2013 sanctuary transfer and related projects completed in 2019.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

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Landmarks on this map
  1. Main Sanctuary

    Taisha-style sanctuary dedicated to Ōkuninushi, rebuilt in 1744.

  2. Worship Hall

    Hall used for prayers, shrine festivals and offerings.

  3. Shinkōden Treasure Hall

    Museum exhibiting shrine treasures and excavated ancient sanctuary pillars.

  4. Kagura Hall

    Large hall for prayers, weddings and ceremonies, known for its great sacred rope.

  5. Soga Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

  6. Mimukai Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine dedicated to Suserihime-no-Mikoto.

  7. Amasaki Shrine

    Shrine dedicated to Kisagaihime and Umugaihime.

  8. Tsukushi Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine dedicated to Tagirihime-no-Mikoto.

  9. Kama Shrine

    Shrine dedicated to Ukanomitama, deity associated with food.

  10. East Jūkūsha

    Eastern lodging shrine for the deities gathering during Kamiari rites.

  11. West Jūkūsha

    Western lodging shrine for the deities gathering during Kamiari rites.

  12. Nomi no Sukune Shrine

    Shrine honoring Nomi no Sukune, traditionally associated with sumo.

  13. East Guardian Shrine

    Eastern guardian shrine dedicated to Uji-no-Kami.

  14. West Guardian Shrine

    Western guardian shrine dedicated to Kutami-no-Kami.

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Visiting information

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Opening hours

Visiting hours are 06:00–19:00. The area behind the main sanctuary closes at 16:30; after 19:00 the inner enclosure closes and worship takes place from in front of the bronze torii.

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