Kamosu Shrine

神魂神社 Kamosu Jinja

Built in 1583, Kamosu Shrine is the oldest shrine built in the "taisha-zukuri" architectural style remaining in Japan. The creator gods Izanami and Izanagi are enshrined together in Kamosu Shrine. It is believed to pre-date the Grand Shrine of Izumo, Izumo Taisha by several hundred years and is a designated National Treasure.

• free

Address

Oba-chō 563

Getting there

take Ichibata bus 21 to Oba - Yaegaki from Matsue Station or from Shinjiko Onsen station; get off at Fudoki no oka entrance; the shrine is a 10-minute walk from there

Price

Free