Susa Jinja shrine須佐神社
An ancient Shinto shrine located in Izumo City, Tottori Prefecture which is even mentioned in the ancient “Izumo no Kuni Fudoki,” a book describing the culture and customs of the region. The shrine is primarily dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-mikoto, who, according to Japanese legend, slew the fearsome eight-headed dragon Yamata-no-orochi. It is said that this area was the last place Susanoo-no-mikoto pioneered, after which he gave it his own name and passed away. In addition to a towering Japanese cedar tree over 1,300 years old, the shrine’s grounds are dotted with spots deemed the “Seven Wonders of Susa.” The shrine is famous for the three rituals conducted during the annual festival held on April 19 as well as the Kiriaki Shinji, a ritual called the Nenbutsu Odori (“Buddhist Prayer Dance”) conducted on August 15. In recent years, the shrine has also become popular as a mystical “power spot.”
Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Sadachoususa 730 (Izumo / Iwami GinzanArea)
0853840605
[Company office] 9:00-16:00
Review of Susa Shrine
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed:2018/06/27
A small, spiritual shrine
Reviewed:2013/12/22
I got spiritual power from great cedar trees
Reviewed:2013/02/22
Not too crowded, quiet charming area
Details
- Address
- Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Sadachoususa 730 [ map ]
- Phone
- 0853840605
- Hours
- [Company office] 9:00-16:00
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Grounds free
- Parking Lot
- Available(20spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Shimane Main 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.
