Izumo Taisha Tour/ Izumo Taisha Trip

It is also known as "Chidori Castle" (Plover Castle) because of its magnificent gabled roof, which resembles a chidori spreading its wings. 
The only surviving castle tower in the Yamaguchi region (Source: Shimane Prefecture Tourism Federation, Public Interest Incorporated Association) is covered with black-painted shitami (wooden siding), and the 360-degree view of the cityscape from the observation tower on the top floor is breathtaking.

Located in the northeastern part of Shimane Prefecture, it is a long rectangle approximately 17 km east to west and 6 km north to south, with a perimeter of 47 km. Its area is the seventh largest in Japan. 
It is one of Japan's major migratory bird habitats, and the sunset over Lake Shinji has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Sunsets" in Japan.

This shrine is known as a place of marriage because it is where Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Inata-hime, who defeated the giant snake "Yamata no Orochi" in the myth, set up their new home. Behind the shrine grounds is the "Kagami-no-ike Pond," where "Kagami-no-ike fortune telling" is popular.

It is a beach on the west coast of Izumo Taisha and is known for the myth of national succession and national hiki. At the back of the beach, there is a folding screen rock where the great lord Ōkami and the god Takemikazuchi negotiated the transfer of the country. This beach is also the beach that welcomes the eight million gods of the whole country during the month of the gods in the 10th month of the lunar calendar.

It was erected in 1903 on a cliff at the westernmost point of the Shimane Peninsula, and is 43.7m high, with the top of the lighthouse measuring 63.3m from sea level. It is still in active use today, protecting safety at sea.

Izumo Airport is the aerial gateway to Izumo, where Oguni-no-Mikoto, the god of matchmaking, is enshrined. Since July 2010, it has been nicknamed "Izumo Matchmaking Airport." As the name suggests, the airport offers special votive plaques! Ema plaques, with wishes written on them, are placed on the votive plaque rack in the departure lobby on the second floor. After being displayed for a certain period, they are donated to Yae Shrine, which is famous for matchmaking. The airport also features doors with Mizuhiki designs, heart-shaped lighting, and other elements, creating a space where you might expect your luck to improve just by visiting.

Yonago Airport is located in the central part of the Yumigahama Peninsula, known for the "Kunikiki Myth" legend and its famous white sands and green pine trees. Since April 2010, it has been affectionately called "Yonago Kitaro Airport." 
When you disembark from the plane, you will be greeted by Kitaro, a famous character. Additionally, the airport features spots where you can take photos with Kitaro, hosts various events throughout the year, and even sets up a beer garden on the observation deck during the summer, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors!

Tamatsukuri’s hot spring water has long been known for its skin-beautifying properties, and its benefits were recorded in the Izumo Fudoki (Record of the History of the Fudo Region) in 733 A.D. Today, each member ryokan of the Tamatsukuri Onsen Ryokan Cooperative has "hot spring beauty advisors" who can provide information on effective bathing methods for beautiful skin, so why not ask them before taking a bath? Additionally, Tamatsukuri Hot Spring is famous for "loach scooping" and the Yasugi dance♪ The gradient-shaped hot spring facility "Y~Yu" hosts a Yasugi dance show every night (extra charge: 500 yen).

Kaike Onsen is a seaside hot spring resort facing the Sea of Japan. It began in 1900 when a fisherman discovered hot spring water bubbling up from the sea and named it "Bubble Hot Spring." The water quality is sodium-calcium chloride, and it boasts a generous flow rate of 4,456.5 liters per minute. Recent studies have revealed its excellent skin-beautifying effects, making it a hot spring that is particularly popular among women.

You can soak in it, drink it, or inhale it. The hot springs of Misasa heal the body and mind. It is said that you will feel refreshed after the third morning at Misasa Onsen. The atmosphere of this hot springs town, with its nostalgic, old-fashioned atmosphere of a therapeutic bath, will soothe your soul. The waters of Misasa Onsen boast one of the highest radon contents in the world. (Source: Misasa Onsen Tourism Association)
It has the effect of activating metabolism, strengthening the immune system and enhancing the body's natural healing powers. It is popular not only as a tourist spot, but also as a way to cure illnesses.