[2025 Izumo Attraction] Travel Guide for Hinomisaki Coast (Updated May)

Hinomisaki Shrine 455 Hinomisaki, Taisha-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0763 About 20 minutes by car from Izumo Taisha About 60 minutes by car from Izumo Enmusubi Airport You can also get there by bus. While Ise Grand Shrine protects Japan's daytime, Hinomisaki Shrine is said to protect Japan's nighttime. The lower shrine (Hisinzumi-no-miya) enshrines Amaterasu Omikami. On the hill to the right, the upper shrine (Kami-no-miya) enshrines Susanoo-no-mikoto, making it a shrine where two gods, sister and brother, are enshrined in one shrine. It is said to bring good luck and ward off evil, and the rare amulet "Osunamori" that contains sand from the shrine grounds is said to be the strongest talisman. Nearby is the Hinomisaki Lighthouse, and you can also eat delicious seafood bowls. The sea is nearby, so it's nice to take a walk. Inasa Beach 2711 Kitsukikita, Taisha-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 699-0702 There is a free parking lot that can accommodate several cars. Before visiting Izumo Taisha Shrine, go to Inasa Beach and put some sand in a plastic bag. After visiting the Sogasha Shrine at Izumo Taisha Shrine, exchange it for purification sand. Take it home and sprinkle it in your garden or place it in a small bottle in the four corners of your house. It is said that it will have the benefit of warding off evil. #Prayer #Hinomisaki Shrine #Inasa Beach #Shimane Tourism #Shimane Trip #Shimane #Domestic Travel

Unlock the hidden gem of Izumo and encounter a millennium of elegance In Japan, there's a place gently touched by time—Izumo. Like a hidden pearl in the western part of Honshu Island, it exudes a unique air of mystery and romance. Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine is the spiritual symbol of this small city. As Japan's oldest and most revered shrine, it has witnessed over two thousand years of change. Stepping into the shrine, the first thing that catches the eye is the giant shimenawa (sacred straw rope). It lies quietly as if guarding every visitor who comes to pray. The shrine's architecture is simple and solemn. Strolling through it, you can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the power of faith. Izumo's natural scenery is equally stunning. The cliffs of Hinomisaki Cape face the vast Pacific Ocean, where the waves crash against the shore with magnificent momentum, creating a breathtaking seascape. The banks of the Hii River offer a different kind of tranquility. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and maple leaves blaze in autumn. Each season brings picturesque scenery. As night falls, the food stalls in the streets and alleys come alive. Izumo soba noodles, with their firm and smooth texture, paired with delicious broth, are a tribute to traditional cuisine with every bite. There's also the crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside Izumo grilled rice balls. The aroma of rice mixed with the scent of charcoal fire brings a mouthful of happiness. Izumo, with its unique charm, allows every visitor to immerse themselves in the beauty of history intertwined with nature, leaving behind unforgettable travel memories.

When you pass through the tower gate, you will see "Shimo no Miya" (Hisizumi no Miya) in front of you and "Kami no Miya" (Kami no Miya) to the right. These two shrines together make up Himomisaki Shrine! It all started when Susanoo-no-Mikoto threw a oak leaf saying "My divine spirit will live where this oak leaf stops," and the place where the leaf landed is Kakuregaoka. (A sub-shrine within walking distance of Himomisaki Shrine) As a result, it is said to be the place where Susanoo-no-Mikoto died! Susanoo-no-Mikoto was enshrined by his descendant, Amenofukine-no-Mikoto. The current shrine building was built in 1644 by order of Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa Shogun! The Gongen-zukuri style shrine building, which consists of the worship hall, offering hall, and main hall, is a gorgeous vermilion-painted shrine building, and the cypress bark roof gives it a dignified feel. And what's interesting is the Hishin Shrine. [Ise Grand Shrine protects the daytime of Japan, and we will build a Hishin Shrine on the beach of Hinomisaki Kiyoe in Izumo to protect the nighttime of Japan.] In other words, Ise Grand Shrine protects the daytime of Japan, and Hinomisaki Shrine protects the nighttime of Japan. There is a sign at Izumo Station🚉 that reads "Izumo, the sacred land of the setting sun," so the sunset is considered very sacred in Izumo! (Indeed, the sunset at Inasa Beach was beautiful✨) And now, I should mention that the deity enshrined at the upper shrine is Susanoo-no-Mikoto. The deity enshrined at the lower shrine is Amaterasu-Omikami. One thing that should not be forgotten at Hinomisaki Shrine is the sacred sand guardian. In ancient times, sand was used in ground-breaking ceremonies and for purification. This sand has become a popular talisman due to the many miraculous experiences that have been experienced, and there is even a sacred sand monument🪨 in the precincts. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Hinomisaki Shrine ꕥAddress: 455 Hinomisaki, Taisha-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚌Izumo Taisha Bus Terminal →About 20 minutes ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #besttrip2023 #Shimane Tourism #Shimane Trip #Shrines and Temples #Shrine Tour