NIPPON Kichi - 日本吉

2007/1/6

出雲大社 Izumoooyashiro Izumo Shrine

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The main deity at Izumo Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, is known as the god of luck, peace, relationships, agriculture andmedicine. Within the grounds of the shrine, are structures built in the ‘shinkoden’ style, which means ‘luck from god’. They are two-storied and include the treasure hall, which exhibits treasures that prove the development of the Izumo Shrine. The main building, which is designated as a national treasure, is now 24m high, yet it is said that it was once twice the height, at 48m. Excavation in progress has proved this, with the discovery of a  gigantic column on the site. On March 19,  2007, the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo opened just beside the shrine and exhibits the original column of the main sanctuary. About 600,000 people visit the shrine during the first three days of the New Year

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195 Kizukihigashi, Taisha-cho, Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, 699-0701
name
Izumo Shrine
phone
0853-53-3100
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http://www.izumooyashiro.or.jp/




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