Kamosu Shrine

Larger than life

Who says everything is small in Japan. This shire is one of the biggest in the country. A must see if you are in the Matsue/Izumo area.

Historically significant, ancient shrine with mysterious atmosphere

This is the oldest example of Taisha-tsukuri style shrine architecture in Japan, dedicated to the deity Izanami-no-Mikoto, a sort of mother-figure to the land of Japan. Tucked away on a hill outside o...

I waited patiently and was lucky enough to buy the amulet.

Original Text

From Yaegaki Shrine, shortcut the path by rental cycle and arrive in about 10 minutes. After all, there were many uphills 々 and I had a hard time. Shintomi Shrine was a very quiet and mysterious place for about 40 minutes. In particular, the main shrines of both Suesha Takafu and Inari shrines were chilled the moment I saw some small fox stone statues solidified under the floor of the main shrine. It was a strange feeling and I got an unprecedented feeling. Please find it when you go. When you look at the online writing about amulets, they are sold ...

Solemn shrine

Original Text

It wasn't Miyaji who had a disgusting impression that some people said. I think it's frustrating because there are many insane tourists and noisy in the precincts. He said that he couldn't always stay at the shrine office because he was managed by himself and went out for private use. I didn't have any disgusting impression when I asked for a red stamp.

i collected the money box during my visit.

Original Text

Didn't I feel bad? I thought, but I was very surprised that many people felt the same. During the worship, there were no people at the shrine office. I felt lonely because something wasn't popular. A shrine maiden suddenly appeared there, and even though she was worshiping, she collected the donations from the donation box. This shrine maiden can do it. I thought. At the same time, I thought of a human who was not dignified. The shrine to be collected during worship is ...