Shenyue Festival

Shenyue Festival

Event Overview

A ritual that greets the gods at 19 o'clock on October 10 of the lunar calendar prior to the sacred festival. From Inasahama to Taisha, the gods sit in a pure white silk fence with the dragon snake at the head. The shrine festival is held in the Taisha shrine, and the gods are subjugated by the nineteen shrines in the east and west of the precinct, which is the shrine (shuku) company.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Izumo Taisha, Inahama
  • Address:   
  • 195, Kiseki, Taisha Town, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Izumo-shi Station → Bus 25 minutes, Bus stop: Izuyun Taisha front, 2 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
10km 20 minutes from Izumo IC on Shan Road via National Route 431
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0853-53-3100 (Izumo Taisha)
  • Parking Number:   
370 units/free

Event Period

  • November 29, 2025 (Saturday)

Price

Free (treasure hall: 300 yen)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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