Itinerary
Shimane's Autumn Splendor
4 days · 7 stops · ¥60,000–¥120,000 · 3 views
Wed, Nov 18 – Sat, Nov 21
Explore the spiritual and natural beauty of Shimane during its vibrant autumn season, including the sacred Izumo Taisha and the festive Kami Mukae Sai.
Days
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Izumo Taisha
Shimane
Schedule
Day 01 of 04🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at IZO · Wed, Nov 18 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Shimane · 2 nights
Wed, Nov 18 → Fri, Nov 20 · 2 guests
13:30
EXPLORE
出雲大社
Stay ~2h
Izumo Taisha-mae Station
Begin your journey along the sacred path to Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most revered shrines. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you prepare to witness the gathering of deities.
Getting around
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day)
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
View JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day) →🚗
Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 04
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥9,000–¥17,000 / person / day
¥70,000–¥135,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥10,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 6 travel legs, 3 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.