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Roadside Station Taisha Goen Hiroba (道の駅大社ご縁広場)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Experience Izumo Mythology and Traditional Culture, with a Break in a Daimyo Garden and Teahouse

About 30 min from the previous stop

About 90 min here

About 30 min to the next stop

Next stop: Claim Your Viewing Spot and Wait for the Show by the Riverside

About this spot

A roadside station near Izumo Taisha, and a classic stop for local Shimane and Izumo ingredients. Prepared dishes made with Sea of Japan seafood, Izumo soba, and locally grown vegetables and processed goods — all things Izumo — are gathered under one roof. There are also takeout meal options, making this a convenient place to pick up dinner before the fireworks festival. Enjoy what you buy at the shop out on the terrace or plaza, building up energy before heading to the venue. Stocking up on extra drinks here as well helps you avoid the crowds around the venue.

Tips

About a 5-minute drive from the Izumo Taisha area, or roughly a 15-minute walk. It starts getting crowded in the evening on the day of the fireworks festival, so it's reassuring to finish eating sometime in the 5pm hour. Buy extra drinks and snacks, and don't forget a trash bag for the venue. Check opening hours on the official website.