Located in Tsuwano, this temple is the resting place of 12 generations of the Tsuwano ruling clan. It was built in 1420. It used to be a large temple which trained over 200 monks. The important historical relics of the temple can be viewed freely. Admission tickets are on sale to the right of the [...]

A shrine dedicated to the deity Takemikajichi who acted as negotiator between Okuni-nushi, to whom Izumo Taisha is dedicated, and Amaterasu, the sun goddess who received the land from Okuni-nushi. Access: 25 minutes on foot from Izumo Taisha-mae Station. It is around 15 mins from Izumo Taisha and is opposite Chokoku-ji Temple.

A small and peaceful Inari Shrine not far from Izumo Taisha. Access: 15 minutes on foot from Izumo Taisha-mae Station.

Mihonoseki is a small fishing town on the eastern part of the Shimane Peninsula, and is home to the head shrine of all the Ebisu shrines in Japan. Further up the hill from the shrine and harbour is Mihonoseki Lighthouse, which is listed as one of the world’s top 100 historical lighthouses. On a clear [...]

Miho Shrine is located in the small fishing village of Mihonoseki, and the main deity, Kotoshiro-nushi is worshipped as the God of good fortune, fishing and safety at sea. The deity is the child of Okuni-nushi and is also known as Ebisu. Miho Shrine is the head shrine of the thousands of shrines dedicated to [...]

    Matsue Urban Hotel is just a short walk from the north exit of Matsue Station. See their English website for details and reservations. (The Urban Hotel group also has another hotel located on the shores of Lake Shinji. See our New Urban Hotel page for details.) http://station.matsue-urban.co.jp/en/