Izumo Shrine and Buddhism Sacred Sites

, officially Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan. No record gives the date of establishment. Located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, it hosts two major festivals. It is dedicated to the kami (god) , famous as the Shinto deity of marriage and to Kotoamatsukami, distinguishing heavenly kami. The shrine is widely regarded as the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, predating the Ise Shrine.

Shinto shrine in Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Shinto shrine in Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Shinto shrine in Tottori Prefecture, Japan

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Shinto shrine in Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Shinto shrine in Shimane Prefecture, Japan