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[Izumo Taisha Shrine | Shimane Prefecture "One of Japan's leading power spots where you can meet the God of Relationships"]

[Izumo Taisha | Shimane Prefecture "One of Japan's leading power spots where you can meet the god of fate"] — Izumo Taisha, visited by worshippers from all over the country as the "god of fate" 👫💫 It is a particularly prestigious shrine in Japan, said to connect "all kinds of fate" including love, work and human relationships ⛩️🌿 ⸻ 📍 [Location & Access] ・195 Kitsuki Higashi, Taisha-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane Prefecture ・From JR Izumo-shi Station, take the Ichibata Railway to "Izumo Taisha-mae" Station for about 25 minutes 🚃 ・About 10 minutes walk from the station 🚶♀️ 🧭 Search for "Izumo Taisha" on Google Maps! ⸻ ✨ Recommended points • The impressive large shimenawa is a must-see‼ ️ (Located in the Kaguraden)  → It's impressive even in photos, but the real thing makes you feel the "divine energy" 📸✨ • The main hall is one of the oldest shrine architecture styles in Japan 🏛️  → A sacred space that is solemn and makes you stand up straight 💫 • The "god of matchmaking," Okuninushi-no-Okami, is enshrined here 🌸  → Highly recommended for those who are struggling with relationships 😊 ⸻ 🙏 Points to remember when visiting • The Izumo Taisha style of worship is two bows, four claps, one bow 👏👏👏👏  → Be careful, other shrines require two claps ⚠️ • There is a wide variety of charms! The "matchmaking charm" is especially popular 💖 • There is also a superstition that if you throw a coin into the large shimenawa rope at the Kaguraden and it gets stuck in it, your wish will come true ✨! ⸻ 🎒 Tips • Visiting the shrine in the clear morning air will reset your mind🌅 • The Izumo soba shops and Japanese sweets on the approach to the shrine are also excellent🍡 • Inasa Beach near Izumo Taisha is a sacred place where gods are said to land🏖️ → The sunset is especially fantastic💫 ⸻ #Izumo Taisha #God of connections #Shimane #Absolutely free trip
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