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Pay respect at Izumo Grand Shrine, famous as the deity of marriage ties

About this spot

One of Japan's oldest shrines, dedicated to Okuninushi-no-Okami, affectionately known as 'Daikokusama'. The large shimenawa rope hanging in the Kagura Hall, one of the largest in Japan, is impressive and is also a popular spot for family commemorative photos. As a deity of marriage ties, visitors come from all over Japan, and numerous shrines and subsidiary shrines are scattered throughout the spacious grounds, allowing you to immerse yourself in the mythological world just by taking a leisurely walk.

Fireworks details

Name: 出雲神話まつり出雲盆踊り

Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) 16:00–20:00

Venue: 出雲市・くにびき中央通り四つ角広場(今市町)

出雲神話まつりの一環として開かれる出雲盆踊りは、出雲市の中心市街地・今市町のくにびき中央通り四つ角広場を会場に、2026年は8月8日16時から20時まで開催されます。神話の里らしい、ゆったりとした音頭と太鼓のリズムに合わせて、地元の人々や旅行者が幾重にも輪を作って踊ります。夕方の早い時間帯から始まるため、小さな子ども連れの家族でも参加しやすいのが特徴です。踊りの輪は誰でも自由に加われるので、見よう見まねで一緒に踊ってみるのもおすすめです。

Tips

会場周辺は夕方から交通規制がかかることがあるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認してください。

Source: kankou-shimane.com

Tips

About 25 minutes by bus from Izumo City Station. The manner of respect here is 'two bows, four hand claps, one bow,' which differs from typical shrines. In summer, the grounds are vast and you'll be in direct sunlight for extended periods, so remember to stay hydrated.