Izumo Taisha Grand Festival

Offering the Emperor's sacred offerings
The main ritual on the 14th will be solemnly conducted under the presence of the Emperor's envoy, the 'Chokushi'. After the main ritual, various events will take place, including the Yabusame (horseback archery) ritual and rice planting dance offerings. On the 15th, the Ninomatsuri (second festival) will be held, and on the 16th, the Sannomatsuri (third festival) and the Izumo Mansion Thanksgiving Festival will be conducted. These three days are collectively called the 'Izumo Taisha Grand Festival', attracting many worshippers from afar. Additionally, there are various lively events, making it the most vibrant festival among the ceremonies.
Izumo Taisha
About 20 minutes from Izumo IC on the San'in Expressway, approximately 2 hours via National Route 54 from Sanyo Expressway Mitsu IC.
About 7 minutes on foot from Izumo City Station via Kawato Station on the Hatakeden Railway.
- Date & Time
- 5/14(Wed) 5/15(Thu) 5/16(Fri)
- Note
- Held on the same day every year
- Venue
- Izumo Taisha
- Address
- 195 Kizukihigashi, Taisha Town, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
- parking
- The total number is 765 cars across three locations: 385 in the large parking lot, 360 in the parking lot, and 20 in the courtesy parking.
- Access
- About 20 minutes from Izumo IC on the San'in Expressway, approximately 2 hours via National Route 54 from Sanyo Expressway Mitsu IC.
- Access (Public)
- About 7 minutes on foot from Izumo City Station via Kawato Station on the Hatakeden Railway.
- Contact
- 0853-53-3100 (Izumo Taisha Shrine Office)
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