Izumo Guide
Short, practical guides to Izumo for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Should You Know Before You Go to Izumo? Luggage, Guides, Cash and Wi-Fi
Lockers and luggage storage, free English guides, why to bring yen, Wi-Fi and SIM cards, bicycle rental, discount passes and emergency help.
What Is Izumo Taisha, and What Else Is There to See in Izumo?
The meaning of the name Izumo, the grand shrine and its Month With Gods, the beach and lighthouse, other sights, the weather and a cool cave in summer.
How Do You Get to Izumo and Izumo Taisha by Air, Rail and Bus?
Flights to Izumo Enmusubi Airport, train and highway bus times, car routes and the two ways to reach Izumo Taisha from Izumoshi Station.