Nature Spots in Around Izumo Oyashiro Area
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Around Izumo Oyashiro
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Around Izumo Oyashiro
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- Inasanohama Beach
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- Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachoukidukikita Inasa
- A sandy beach located about a kilometer west of the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. The beach appears in the “Kuni-yuzuri,” a legend relating the transfer of the rulership of Japan to the gods of Heaven described in ancient texts such as the “Kojiki” and the “Nihonshoki,” as well as the legend of the “Kuni-biki” written in the “Izumo no Kuni Fudoki.” Highlights include a sheer cliff where the gods Okuninushi and Takemikazuchi negotiated for the transfer of the ownership of the land; and Bentenjima, an island where the goddess Toyotama-hime is enshrined. Two famous Shinto rituals are conducted on the beach—the Shiokumi Shinji, held early on the morning of the first day of every month; and the Kamimukae no Shinji, held on the 10th of October according to the old calendar. The beach’s waters are shallow and the coast is beautiful, and many people come here in summer to swim and enjoy beach going.
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- Hinomisaki
- Travel / Tourism
- Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachouhinomisaki
- "This historically valuable lighthouse is situated at the westernmost point of the Shimane Peninsula, selected as ""One Hundred World Historic Lighthouses"" as well as a National Tangible Cultural Property. It also includes an exhibition displaying the lighthouse structure. The observation deck overlooks the Sea of ??Japan and the Shimane Peninsula, and on a fine day the Chugoku Mountains and Oki Islands can be seen."
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- Tachikue Gorge
- Travel / Tourism
- Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Ottachichou
- This gorge was created by erosion of the Kando River. It is a magnificent place with a rock wall of 100-200 meters high and approximately two kilometers long along the clear stream of the gorge. It was designated as a Natural Monument in 1927 and became a prefectural nature park in 1964. There is a walkway between the Furobashi Bridge and Furankyobashi Bridge.
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- Mt.Hanatakasen
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- Shimane
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- Jaike Pond
- Travel / Tourism
- Shimane Izumo-shi Koryocho Oike Jaike
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- Lake Jinzai
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- Shimane Izumo-shi Koryocho Sashiumi Ishiya Higashi
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- Hasuike Pond
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- Shimane Izumo-shi Koryocho
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- Mt.Mitsugo
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Kuroyama
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Toyagamaru
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Jingamaru
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Yogai
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Tachikue
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Oin
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Obukuro
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Yumikake
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Takase
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- Shimane Izumo-shi
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- Mt.Tsubose
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- Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Sagiura
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- Mt.Hono
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- Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukikita
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- Mt.Yakumo
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- Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukihigashi
Shimane Areas
What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.
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