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Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha
Izumo
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the profound spiritual significance of Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. This guided tour invites you to explore the intertwining of sacred space, ritual, and mythology on your journey into the realm of the gods. Starting either at the shrine or Izumo-shi Station, you’ll learn about Shinto beliefs while participating in traditional rituals, including hand purification. As you walk through serene landscapes, stories of deities and ancient architecture unfold, enhancing your understanding of Izumo's unique place in Japanese culture. Reflect on your experience as you conclude your pilgrimage back at the starting point.
- Immerse yourself in the spiritual landscape of...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of Izumo Taisha
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
IZUMOSHI STATION
If you select the Izumo-shi Station meeting option, please meet in front of the ticket gates at Izumo-shi Station.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard.
After meeting, the group will travel together to Izumo Taisha by local bus.
Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Izumo Taisha Grand Gate of Seidamari
The tour ends in front of Izumo Taisha, an area with convenient access to public transportation and nearby facilities.
Itinerary
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Izumo Grand Shrine
Izumo Taisha is one of Japan’s oldest and most significant Shinto shrines, located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to Ōkuninushi, a major deity in Japanese mythology, it is traditionally associated with en-musubi, the formation of connections between people, communities, and events.
Visitors approach the shrine through a carefully designed sequence that leads gradually from the everyday world into sacred space. Purification rituals, forest paths, and symbolic boundaries emphasize humility and preparation before prayer.
Izumo Taisha is renowned for its main sanctuary built in the ancient Taisha-zukuri architectural style. Archaeological evidence suggests it may once have stood at an exceptional height, highlighting the shrine’s long history and unique role in Japanese belief.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha
Izumo
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Discover the profound spiritual significance of Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. This guided tour invites you to explore the intertwining of sacred space, ritual, and mythology on your journey into the realm of the gods. Starting either at the shrine or Izumo-shi Station, you’ll learn about Shinto beliefs while participating in traditional rituals, including hand purification. As you walk through serene landscapes, stories of deities and ancient architecture unfold, enhancing your understanding of Izumo's unique place in Japanese culture. Reflect on your experience as you conclude your pilgrimage back at the starting point.
- Immerse yourself in the spiritual landscape of...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of Izumo Taisha
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
IZUMOSHI STATION
If you select the Izumo-shi Station meeting option, please meet in front of the ticket gates at Izumo-shi Station.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard.
After meeting, the group will travel together to Izumo Taisha by local bus.
Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Izumo Taisha Grand Gate of Seidamari
The tour ends in front of Izumo Taisha, an area with convenient access to public transportation and nearby facilities.
