The Izumo-taisha shrine in Shimane is one of the oldest and most important shrines in Japan, being established so long ago that the exact date was forgotten.
Because it is one of the main pilgrimage sites in Japan, around the shrine grew a large commercial area, well preserved today, a place well worth exploring for souvenirs and to sample the local cuisine…
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