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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Kami Mukae Sai
神迎祭
Shimane · Chugoku
Each year, eight million deities from shrines across Japan gather at Izumo-taisha grand shrine for a week to celebrate and decide the country's future; they arrive through a beach gate in a welcoming ceremony on the first evening.
- Dates
- November 18Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 19:00
- Location
- Shimane · Chugoku
- Nearest station
- Izumo-Taisha-mae Station · 15 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
As the sun sets, the sound of waves accompanies the rhythmic chants of priests at Inasa Beach, where a sacred torii gate stands against the horizon, welcoming the deities to Izumo-taisha.
Best viewing tips
Arrive at Inasa Beach before sunset for the best view of the deities' arrival through the torii gate. Dress warmly as the coastal breeze can be chilly in November.
How to get there
From Hiroshima Station · ~2h 8m by car
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