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Inasa no Hama 稲佐の浜

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2010

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Visiting Inasa no Hama today

  • What it is: A beach west of Izumo Taisha where the gods of Japan are said to arrive each year for their gathering at the shrine. Bentenjima, a large rock in the middle of the beach, has a small shrine on top.
  • Getting there: About 15 minutes' walk from Izumo Taisha along the Okuni no Michi road.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Best time: The welcome ceremony for the gods is held on the 10th day of the 10th month of the old calendar, around mid-November. The beach is also known for its sunsets.
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Gods' welcome ceremony around mid-November; sunsets any time of year

Checked against: Inasa no Hama – Kansai Odyssey · Izumo, Land of the Gods – japan.travel. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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Izumo Town and Inasa Beach

After visiting Izumo Taisha I walked through the small town around the shrine and out to Inasa no Hama, the beach about fifteen minutes away. This is the…