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Izumo · 18–25 Nov 2026
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Festival · Shimane · ChugokuIzumo · 18–25 Nov 2026
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Once a year the gods of Japan are said to abandon their shrines for Izumo, where a season of quiet rites welcomes, hosts, and finally sends them home again.
18–25 Nov 2026Izumo · ShimaneKumano Taisha, Izumo's "birthplace of fire", holds sacred hikiriusu and hikirigine fire-drills, a startling rice-cake ritual, and Susanoo's comb festival for Princess Inada.
Matsue · ShimaneOriginal wooden fortress built 1607-1611, one of Japan's few surviving castles and one of the Three Great Lake Castles in its architectural category.
Matsue · ShimaneTamatsukuri Onsen has served visitors since the eighth century with mineral-rich sulfate waters said to heal rheumatism and improve skin health.
Matsue · ShimaneThis museum displays sand artworks and hourglasses in pyramid glass buildings, featuring a 5.2-meter tall 1-year-long hourglass that visitors ceremonially flip on New Year's Eve.
Oda · ShimaneJapan's largest silver mine, Iwami Ginzan operated from 1526 to 1923 and produced one-third of the world's silver at its peak, achieving UNESCO World Heritage status in 2007.
Oda · ShimaneOverlooking Shinjiko Lake, this museum houses 7,422 artworks and offers some of Japan's finest sunsets from its rooftop observation terrace.
Matsue · ShimaneOne of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, dedicated to Ōkuninushi no Ōkami, venerated as the deity of nation-building, agriculture, and relationships.
Izumo · ShimaneThis museum houses 1,500 works of Japanese art and six gardens ranked Japan's number one for 19 consecutive years by gardening journals.
Yasugi · Shimane
