Karakama-jinja Shrine

This shrine has a very long history, one that is mentioned in written records such as the Izumo no Kuni Fudoki (Records of Izumo Culture and Climate) and the Engishiki (Procedures of the Engi Era). It is located in Karakawa Town, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. It is said that the enshrined deity Susanoo-no-mikoto brought plant cultivation and iron craft techniques from Silla (one of the ancient countries in Korean Peninsula) into Japan. The “kama” in “Karakama” supposedly refers to a blast furnace. The great stone said to be the “stone ship” boarded by Susanoo is a must-see. The approach is a long, steep series of staircases, and to reach the main shrine, you must pass through a crack in a rock about 40-45 centimeters wide, so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and sneakers.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Karakawachou Shinko 408 Map
Area: Around Izumo Oyashiro Area
Phone: 0853660006
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Note: [Izumo Tourism Association] 0853-31-9466
[Sasa Thursday Miyaji's House] 0853-66-0006
[Wanibuchi Community Center] 0853-66-0001