Culture Hakuchoro Promenade, Kanazawa Peter Sidell There are also statues of three men together: these are Kyoka Izumi, Tokuda... Muro Saisei has rested his walking stick on the rock as he writes, Kyoka Izumi
Activities Bicycle Ride to Inasanohama Beach Kim Bergström Exploring Izumo on two wheels is easy, with bicycles available for rent from Izumo Taisha Mae station for a small fee.
Culture Tamariba Festival 2026 Early Nov Music, food, and craft beer by the riverside Izumi Tama River riverbed
Minami Hadano Village Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr The Minami Hadano Village Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Izumo Taisha Sagami Branch Shrine and surrounds during sakura season–this is typically
Culture Otori Taisha Gary Luscombe Bird Shrine, was once the Ichinomiya, or First Shrine, of the ancient Izumi... Izumi, along with nearby Settsu and Kawachi Provinces were eventually merged
Culture Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Featured Izumo in Shimane prefecture is home to one of the largest ruins where Magatama... get a hands-on experience of making the beads for yourself, a visit to Izumo
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim Bergström Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse, Shimane Located in close proximity to the... famous Izumo Taisha Shrine, Shimane's Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse holds
Transportation 5 of Chugoku's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Izumo Yokota Station, Shimane Shimane's Izumo Yokota Station has gained... building, similar to what you'd see at the prefecture's famous Izumo