Let’s go to Izumo Taisha! 12 Power spot selection

Speaking of Izumo Taisha, it is a place that gather every god of Japan. This time we introduce spots that brings the divine favor of love and marriage in this area. From classic shrine to art museum, we will guide you through these 12 locations.

Hung with the large 6.5 meters rope “Izumo Taisha hall of prayer”

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This is the largest post-war wooden shrine. God of marriage (ōkuninushi Okami) has been enshrined. Shrine etiquette is different from the other shrines, First, bow twice. Then clap your hands four times, and bow once more before praying.

Access: Get off from Izumo Taisha-mae Station and walk 7 minutes
http://www.izumooyashiro.or.jp/

Behind the main hall of the Izumo Taisha “SOGA-NO-YASHIRO”

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A small shrine that is dedicated to grandfather of ōkuninushi Okami, Yakumo Mountain that spread behind has become object of worship. Bring back some of the sand there is believed to be able to protect the family. Fortune is definitely going up if worship together with the hall of prayer!

Access: Get off from Izumo Taisha-mae Station and walk 7 minutes
http://www.izumooyashiro.or.jp/

Attention to the pond of the mirror! “Yaegaki Shrine”

http://bell.jp/pancho/travel/izumo/

It is said to be the new home constructed by Susanoonomikoto and Inada princess. Inada princess had been using the “pond of the Mirror” as her mirror. You can test your fortune by floating paper on the pond.

Access: about 20 minutes drive from Matsue Station
http://www.shinbutsu.jp/45.html

Fulfil your wish by the “wish stone”! “Tamatsukuriyu shrine”

http://userdisk.webry.biglobe.ne.jp/

If you pray and touch the “wish stone” in the precincts, it is said that your wish will come true. It is popular spiritual spot among women.

Access: Get off at tamatsukuri onsen Station, take bus about 7 minutes
http://www.kankou-shimane.com/ja/spot/detail/3851

Here is when you put the bets! “Monobe Shrine”

http://www.mononobe-jinja.jp/

This Shrine has a shrine gate made of rare wood. There are four of the stone in the shape of jewels, it is said to increase gaming and money fortune. It is also likely to get the power to romance. It is also known as worshiping the God of peace, writing and strength.

Access: about 10 minutes by car from the Odashi Station
http://www.mononobe-jinja.jp/

Overflowing the power from ancient times, “Susa Shrine”

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The one and only shrine in Japan dedicated to (Susanowo Mikoto). With the sacred tree aged 1,200 years and seven wonders in in the precincts. It is often the attention of mass media.

Access: about 35 minutes by bus from Izumo-shi Station
http://www.susa-jinja.jp/

A shrine that has been designated as national treasure “Kamosu Jinja”

http://f.st-hatena.com/

Pronouns as Kamosu, which mean the soul of god; it is a very old shrine. Among the existing shrine, it has been designated as the oldest national treasure. It was dedicated to the “creator deity”, serving a wide range of fields.

Access: 15 minutes by taxi from Matsue Station
http://www.kankou-matsue.jp/kankou/shiseki/zinzya/page2.html

Nestled deep in the mountains, “Karakama shrine”

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Big rock famous for the rock ship legend, it is said that the rock was the ship used by god Susanoo when he brings the guns culture to Japan from Korea. Since the path is fairly steep, wear suitable clothes is recommended. There is a crack of the large rock and you can go through a narrow place. It is said that the shrine is good for relationship and children.

Access: 25 minutes by car from UnshuHirata Station
http://www.city.izumo.shimane.jp/www/contents/1282018312777/

Benefit from the power of both shrines! “Miho Shrine”

http://www.gosyuin-meguri.com/

It is said to be even more power to visit both the Izumo Taisha and Miho Shrine. It has also become the main base of other 3,385 Ebisu shrines throughout the country.

Access: 1 hour drive from Matsue Station
http://www.mihojinja.or.jp/

Ally of women! Izanami Mikoto has been enshrined in “Iya shrine”

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This Shrine is said to be good for couple relationship and good match. The unique thing in this shrine is every paper fortune and amulet is related to love fortune and is stick together. If you do not peel it off, it is said to be able to achieve love fulfillment.

Access: walk about 10 minutes from the Iya station
http://www.izumo-shinwa.com/spot_dtl_iya.html

Cute heart-shaped Stone “stone pavement of heart”

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Near Karakoro square, there is a beautiful alley cover with cobbles. Along the stone pavement there is a large heart stone and a small heart stone. When you pray for good match on one of the heart, you will tie with the person who stepped on another one of the heart first.

Access: about 15 minutes’ walk from Matsue Station
http://www.karakoro-kobo.com/enmusubi/

Power-up through rabbits “Shimane Art Museum”

http://techsrv.eng.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/~yutaka/

There are 12 rabbits statues named “Lake Shinji rabbit” in the lawn area of Shimane Art Museum. It is said to bring good luck to the touch the second rabbits along the lake while facing west.

Access: about 15 minutes’ walk from Matsue Station
http://www1.pref.shimane.lg.jp/contents/sam/