Introducing Izumo
Only 34km west of Matsue, Izumo has one major attraction – the great Izumo Taisha shrine (53-3100; 195 Kizuki Higashi Taisha-chō; 6am-8pm), one of Japan’s two top Shintō sites along with Ise-jingū. It’s hard to see behind its fence but definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Would need advice on planning my trip in japan
by bamse 12 October 2010
2 days in Hiroshima seems much too much. Half a day for the peace park and A-bomb museum should be enough. One full day in Miyajima is…
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RE: Can someone tell me where this is? (Picture shown)
by bamse 31 August 2010
The original image appears to be of the Ichibata Yakushi temple in Izumo, Shimane. re planned itinerary: Quite a plan for three days.…
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Re: Northern Okayama and Hiroshima Prefectures
by windsky13 04 August 2010
JR Kisuki line is known as a nice scenery local line running among the Chugoku mountains with switchback railway. It runs between Bingo-Ochi…
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