Tatsunogozen-jinja Shrine

This shrine looks down on the onsen town from the rocky mountain. Stories say it was transferred to this area some 400 years in the past, during the reign of Emperor Gonara. Yunotsu was once a prosperous outport town where silver was mined from Iwami Ginzan silver mine. This shrine gathered those revering the guardian deities who watched over the Kitamaebune cargo ships that docked at Yunotsu port. Behind the shrine is a massive boulder that resembles the open jaws of a great dragon. Long ago, the boulder itself was believed to be the incarnation of a descended deity, making this place sacred. The Yokagura sacred dance, which is believed to be the original ritual kagura that became Iwami Kagura, is a solemn and majestic traditional performing art of the Iwami area.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Oda-shi Yunotsucho Yunotsu Ro 156 Map
Area: Around Iwami Ginzan Area
Phone: 0855652065
Hours: All day
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Note: * Tel connects to the Oda City Tourism Association Yunotsu Tourist Information Center.