Overview
A shrine in Matsue, up steps of natural stone. Its main hall is the oldest surviving taisha-zukuri and a national treasure.
About this place
A shrine in Oba-cho, Matsue, Shimane. It has stone steps made of piled-up huge natural stones, and has a solemn appearance befitting the home of the gods of ancient Izumo. It is said to bring benefits such as matchmaking, conception, safe childbirth, and the prosperity of commerce and industry. It enshrines Izanami no Okami, a creator deity of Japan.
Source kankou-shimane.com ↗Before you go
Three questions from the World Question Box that relate to this entry.
Same place in other collections
More in Shrines & Temples
Check before you visit · References
The original sources are listed here. Confirm opening hours, whether visits are accepted, fees and access with the latest official information.
Crafts and specialties of this prefecture
Written by Value Village from public sources. Nothing here is reproduced from another site. Languages: ja / en / zh
Photos of Shimane
Reference photos of the region related to this entry. They are not photos of the listed facility or product.
Enlarge ↗Instagram posts from Shimane (from official accounts)
There are no posts linked to this place yet. Posts from the prefecture's official accounts are shown, rotating every minute.