Izumo-taisha, Izumo Grand Shrine, located in Izumo, Shimane, is one of the most ancient and important shinto shrines in Japan.
Honden, the main hall at 24 m high, is designated as a National Treasure of Japan.
Kagura-den, Kagura Hall with large shimenawa (sacred straw rope) which is 13 meters long and 5 tons in weight.
Inside of Kagura-den
The large shimenawa seen from the inside of the Kagura-den.
鏡の池, Kagami-no-Ike, a pond next to the Kagura-den.
島台の松, Shimadai-no-Matsu, a big pine tree on the Kagami-no-Ike.
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