Izumo-taisha 出雲大社
Izumo, Japan
Izumo-taisha is a Shinto shrine and a National Treasure of Japan located in Izumo. Dedicated to Ōkuninushi, the site was established in 659 using hinoki wood in the Taisha-zukuri style and is part of the Izumo Shinbutsu Pilgrimage and the List of Shikinaisha in Izumo Province. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Japan, ranking 58th on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The shrine is open from 06:00 to 19:00, Monday through Sunday, and there is no entry fee. The site is 19 km from Izumo Enmusubi Airport and 109 km from Hiroshima Airport. It is 635 km from Tokyo. Visitors can also visit the nearby Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, which is about 40 km away.
In terms of climate, July is the wettest month with 326 mm of rain and about 18 rainy days. August is the warmest month, with a daily high of 27 °C and a low of 24 °C. April and May are drier, each having about 10 rainy days. January is a colder month, with a high of 6 °C and a low of 3 °C. February has a high of 7 °C and a low of 3 °C with about 14 rainy days.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is July, with about 326 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 170 | 137 | 154 | 132 | 161 | 249 | 326 | 148 | 225 | 141 | 162 | 166 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
