[Izumo Taisha Shrine | Shimane Prefecture "One of Japan's leading power spots where you can meet the God of Relationships"]

[Izumo Taisha | Shimane Prefecture "One of Japan's leading power spots where you can meet the god of fate"]

— Izumo Taisha, visited by worshippers from all over the country as the "god of fate" 👫💫
It is a particularly prestigious shrine in Japan, said to connect "all kinds of fate" including love, work and human relationships ⛩️🌿

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📍 [Location & Access]
・195 Kitsuki Higashi, Taisha-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane Prefecture
・From JR Izumo-shi Station, take the Ichibata Railway to "Izumo Taisha-mae" Station for about 25 minutes 🚃
・About 10 minutes walk from the station 🚶♀️

🧭 Search for "Izumo Taisha" on Google Maps!

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✨ Recommended points
• The impressive large shimenawa is a must-see‼ ️ (Located in the Kaguraden)
　→ It's impressive even in photos, but the real thing makes you feel the "divine energy" 📸✨
• The main hall is one of the oldest shrine architecture styles in Japan 🏛️
　→ A sacred space that is solemn and makes you stand up straight 💫
• The "god of matchmaking," Okuninushi-no-Okami, is enshrined here 🌸
　→ Highly recommended for those who are struggling with relationships 😊

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🙏 Points to remember when visiting
• The Izumo Taisha style of worship is two bows, four claps, one bow 👏👏👏👏
　→ Be careful, other shrines require two claps ⚠️
• There is a wide variety of charms! The "matchmaking charm" is especially popular 💖
• There is also a superstition that if you throw a coin into the large shimenawa rope at the Kaguraden and it gets stuck in it, your wish will come true ✨!

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🎒 Tips
• Visiting the shrine in the clear morning air will reset your mind🌅
• The Izumo soba shops and Japanese sweets on the approach to the shrine are also excellent🍡
• Inasa Beach near Izumo Taisha is a sacred place where gods are said to land🏖️
→ The sunset is especially fantastic💫

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#Izumo Taisha #God of connections
#Shimane

#Absolutely free trip