美保関灯台

Founded in the 2nd year of Emperor Youmei (587) by the monk Sonryu, this is a Tendai sect temple. It was one of the largest temples in the San'in region, counting 48 monk quarters at its peak, but was burned down during the wars of the Amago and Mori clans, leaving only the main hall. Afterward, it received the protection of the Matsue domain and was restored to its current layout. The grounds feature the Kōmyōkaku Garden, which retains the Muromachi style, a treasure hall housing many cultural properties, the main hall built in the 4th year of Meitoku (1393, an important cultural property), and the only three-story pagoda in San'in, built in the 6th year of Ansei (1859). The autumn foliage period is particularly beautiful. It is the 11th sacred site of gods and Buddhas in Izumo. It is the 28th sacred site of Kannon in China. It is the 21st sacred site of Kannon in Izumo. Zen meditation and sutra copying experiences (both 1000 yen, reservation required) are also available.

The palace of Izumo Kunichi, which was also noted in the "Izumo Kunitachi". He enshrines the famous god of extermination of Yagi Orochi. In the precinct stands a song monument of "Yakumu Tatsu...

ダイナミックな海食洞窟、新旧二つの潜戸[くけど]をめぐる遊覧船。一周約50分。出航は「マリンプラザしまね」から。