Himisaki Jinja

📍 Shimane, Izumo · 455 Himisaki, Taisha-cho, Izumo, Shimane

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

8:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Himisaki Jinja stands bathed in direct sunlight on Izumo's sacred shore, embodying the name's essence of solar benediction. Pilgrims walking the sun-illuminated approaches experience spiritual purification. The white fox spirit deeply senses this luminous sanctity, where ancient prayers for divine solar protection continue to resonate, blessing all seekers with renewed brightness.

Benefits

solar blessingdivine lightfortune attraction

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