Model Itinerary
Kobe to Izumo: A Journey for Good Fortune in Love and Work! (3 days, 2 nights)
This tour takes you to some of Japan’s most popular spots for luck in finding love. The tour finishes at Izumo Taisha Shrine, the most famous of such spots in Japan, and many believe that making a wish there guarantees a match.
Start
DAY 1
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Departure: Sannomiya Station
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9:00 Ikuta Shrine (40 min.)
The Shinto deity enshrined here is Wakahirume, the goddess of weaving. Just as threads weave together in cloth, she is said to weave good love relations.
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9:40 Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (30 min.)
Here, visitors invite romantic fulfillment by sprinkling water on a carp statue (carp is “koi” in Japanese, a homonym for “romantic love”).
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10:10 Ijinkan-gai (Lunch, 120 min.)
A Meiji period (late 1800s) Western atmosphere.
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12:30 Shin-Kobe Station
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14:00 Shin-Kurashiki Station
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14:10 Haguro Shrine (30 min.)
Musubi-no-Matsu pine tree: Reputed to bring good luck in love
Edo period (1603–1868) atmosphere, crafts, cultural facilities
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15:10 Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (120 min.)
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Spend the night in Kurashiki City
DAY 2
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7:16 Travel by Yakumo Limited Express (2 hr. 30 min.)
Seasonal mountain scenery of the Chugoku Mountains.
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9:42 Matsue Station
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10:00 Yaegaki Shrine (30 min.)
The Shinto deities of this shrine, Susanoo and Inata-hime, are a married couple who are believed to bring love and marital bliss. This place is also famous for divination at the Kagami-no-Ike pond.
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10:50 Matsue Station
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11:20 Izumoshi Station
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Travel by Ichibata Electric Railway (25 min.)
Rural scenery, Shimanekko mascot train, Shimane-no-kigo sightseeing train.
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12:10 Umi Shrine (30 min.)
Dedicated to Kotosakanoo, the Shinto god of breaking unfortunate bonds.
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Momen Kaido (Cotton Road) (Lunch, 90 min.)
The streetscape retains some of its Edo period character, when it flourished from the cotton trade.
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14:20 Travel by Ichibata Electric Railway (20 min.)
Rural scenery.
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14:40 Shinmon-dori Street (30 min.)
Revived streetscape, sweets, rabbit statue.
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15:10 Izumo Taisha Shrine (60 min.)
Okuninushi, the Shinto god of matchmaking, is enshrined here. A visit is said to benefit other nonromantic relationships, too.
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16:30 Inasa Beach
Setting of a famous Shinto myth, excellent sunset viewing spot.
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Spend the night in Izumo City
DAY 3
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All day Sightseeing in Izumo City