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Yaegaki Shrine
八重垣神社Shimane · Chugoku
A Shinto shrine south of Matsue dedicated to Susanoo and Princess Kushinada-hime, traditionally said to mark the site of Japan's first marriage. Behind the main hall, a wooded grove hides the Mirror Pond, where visitors float a coin on a slip of paper as a matchmaking divination.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round; plum blossoms in early spring
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 3,693 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Shrine grounds and the Mirror Pond are free to enter. The treasure hall (宝物収蔵庫), which holds the Important Cultural Property wall paintings, charges ¥200 (middle-school age and up), ¥100 elementary, free for infants.
- Nearest station
- Matsue Station (JR / Ichibata)
- Website
- yaegakijinja.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:00Admission
- Shrine grounds and the Mirror Pond are free to enter. The treasure hall (宝物収蔵庫), which holds the Important Cultural Property wall paintings, charges ¥200 (middle-school age and up), ¥100 elementary, free for infants.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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