Ancient Japan, IZUMO

Ancient Japan, IZUMO

Izumo’s quiet rural nature belies a history that stretches back to Japan’s very beginnings. Long before there was a Kyoto or Nara, this region was the center of what was known as Shinkoku, the Country of the Gods.

News

  • Express bus from Hiroshima to Izumo, now only 1000 yen!
    Hiroshima to Izumo in just 3 hours!
    Take the express bus to Izumo, the land of myths and fate!

    1 How to Use 1. Head to any participating ticket office (see below).
    2. Tell them you want to ride the 1,000 yen bus between Hiroshima and Izumo.
    3. Show them your TTP card or your passport (short-term stay visa).
    4. Complete a short survey.

    2 Where to Purchase HIROSHIMA: Hiroshima Bus Center [map], Swallow Travel (JR Hiroshima Sta. Shinkansen Exit)
    IZUMO: Ichibata Travel Service, Izumo-shi Station Branch
    Chugoku JR Bus Swallow Travel Izumo (JR Izumo-shi Station)
    *Tickets can be purchased up to one week in advance.

    3 Terms of Use （１）Applicable for ￥1,000 one-way fare between Hiroshima and Izumo.
    （２）Applicable for short-term foreign tourists only. https://www.kankou-shimane.com/kokusaidedicated/data/820/info_zoom/ *Osaka to Izumo for just 2000 yen. https://www.kankou-shimane.com/contents/kansai-shimanebus/en/

  • Information about the Izumo at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
    2025.4.25、26
    Japan Expo Paris in Osaka 2025
    Screening of the movie "Child of Kamiari Month"

    2025.8.4
    Sumo to bring the World together! Sumo Expo 2025

    2025.8.27～31
    Shimane Prefecture Booth

    https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/9185ce8f32582c2d8ec0a25b78be4f51-1.pdf *Videos are available on the event's Youtube channel. Don't miss the videos made by Izumo city! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLLszYOZe6M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7CLuqLK2_M

  • Make your trip to Izumo more enjoyable!
    It is now possible to book activities in Izumo from the Izumotabi website.
    Try new experiences only available in Izumo! https://izumotabi.com/en/

  • Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo will be temporarily closed from April, 2025.
    The museum will be closed for earthquake retrofitting work from April 2025 to September, 2026 (estimation).
    The facility can still be used for lunch, resting place, short courses and handmade experiences. https://www.izm.ed.jp/english/

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