Excursion - Tradition and Culture of Shimane -
This tour given you an opportunity to get fantastic experience around beauty of Shimane and historical places.
Enjoy an exciting city sightseeing experience in Japan.
Izumo Half Day Tour
| Date & Time | Oct. 7 (Tue) 12:45 - 17:00 |
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| Fee | JPY 5,000 per person |
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| Guide | English-speaking guide service in included |
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| Maximum number of participants | 140 people |
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| Transportation | Chartered bus |
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The registration deadline for the excurtion is the same as the one for the conference. However, registration may be closed even before the registration period is over if we meet the maximum number of participants.
Please apply from the excursion registration form.
Time Schedule (Tentative)
| 12:45 | Meeting at Kunibiki Messe (venue) |
| 13:00 | Depart from Kunibiki Messe (venue) by chartered bus |
| 14:00 - 14:50 | Visit at Izumo Grand Shrine |
| 14:50 | Gather at the parking near Izumo Oyashiro Shrine |
| 15:00 - 15:25 | Head to Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse by bus |
| 15:25 - 15:50 | Visit at Hinomisaki Lighthouse |
| 15:50 | Gather at the parking near Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse |
| 17:00 | Arrive at Kunibiki Messe (venue) |
※In case of rain, go to Shimane Winery instead of Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse.
※After the excursion, the banquet will be held at the restaurant in Yuushien Japanese Garden.
Please check the detailed information on the banquet page.
Izumo Oyashiro Shrine
Izumo Oyashiro (出雲大社) is one of Japan's most important shrines, located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture.
It is more famously called Izumo Taisha or Taisha san.
There are no records of exactly when Izumo Oyashiro was built, but it is often considered the oldest shrine in Japan,
being already in existence in the early 700s as revealed by the nation's oldest chronicles.
The current shrine was built in 1744 and is designated as a national treasure.
Izumo used to be ruled by a powerful clan in pre-historic times, and the region plays a central role in Japan's creation mythology.
The main deity (kami) enshrined at Izumo Oyashiro is Okuninushi no Okami.
According to the creation myths, Okuninushi was the creator of the land of Japan and the ruler of Izumo.
He also became known as the deity of good relationships and marriage.
Even now, the majestic appearance of Izumo Oyashiro continues to impress visitors.
Cite: https://www.izumo-kankou.gr.jp/english/4760, https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5804.html
Official Website: Izumo Oyashiro Shrine
Haiden (Worship Hall) and Honden (Main Sanctuary) (Credit: Izumo Oyashiro Shrine)
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
A stark white tower rising from the cliffs, it's impossible to miss Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo , the tallest lighthouse in East Asia.
Climbing the 163 steps to the top rewards you with dramatic views. The 360-degree observation deck is almost 40 meters above ground, with views up and down the coast, inland over the Izumo region and as far as the Oki Islands more than 50 kilometers out in the Sea of Japan.
Cite: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/2302/
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Shimane Winary (in case of rain)
Shimane Winery is a popular winery where visitors can casually enjoy a winery tour, and it is also close to Izumo Taisha. The brick-colored roof is a symbol of the winery, and the white-walled, southern European-style buildings are particularly eye-catching. Inside the winery you can look around the wine production facility itself, free of charge, and you can also try free tastings of Shimane Wine at Bacchus, a tasting and spot sales house. The grape juice is recommended for those visitors who are not interested in sampling the wine.
Cite: https://www.kankou-shimane.com/en/destinations/9352
Shimane Winery
