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Trip Planner :  Asia  /  Japan  /  Chugoku  /  Shimane Prefecture  /  Izumo

Izumo

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Nestled in the shadows of the Chugoku Mountains, historic Izumo boasts one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Dubbed the birthplace of Japan, the area features a museum of ancient Izumo, showcasing an extensive collection of ceremonial bronze bells and swords. Other highlights from Izumo sightseeing include its lighthouse, winery, and other cultural museums. Take a pleasant hike in the nearby gorge, and then fill up on the local soba noodles. Izumo is in Shimane Prefecture. Add Izumo and other destinations in Japan to your travel itinerary using our Japan online trip itinerary builder .
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Popular things to do in Izumo

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Izumo Taisha Shrine
4.5
Duration: 1​h
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
4.3
Duration: 30​min
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Inasa Beach
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Side trips from Izumo

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Matsue Castle
Matsue
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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Adachi Museum of Art
Yasugi
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Shinji Lake
Shimane Prefecture
4.2
Duration: 2​h
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Yaegaki Shrine
Matsue
4.4
Duration: 1​h

Historic Sites in Izumo

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Former Taisha Station
4.3
Duration: 30​min
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Hinomisaki Shrine
4.1
Duration: 1​h
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Susa Shrine
4.3
Duration: 1​h
Ichibataji Temple
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Izumo

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Hinomisaki Coast
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Karakama Shrine
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Onsen Resorts
3.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Koryo Kunibiki Coast
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Nature in Izumo

Tachikue Valley
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Lotus Pond
4.0
Duration: 2​h
Izumo Irisuno-Oka / Hikawa Bijin no Yu
3.4
Duration: 2​h
Fudenage Island
3.8
Duration: 2​h

Parks in Izumo

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Hamayama Park
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Lake Shinji Green Park
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Shussai Sambommatsu Natural Park
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Kokokuji Temple Garden
4.0
Duration: 2​h
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