Boost Positive Energy and Peaceful Mind in Izumo, and Eat Delicious Food!
Izumo is popular as a date spot and as a sacred place to pray for good luck. Especially renowned for the Izumo Taisha (Grand Shrine), which is dedicated to the god of marriage and the god of good fortune, Izumo also offers lots of delicacies during each season of the year, like Shimane Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef), Oki rock oysters, Yamato shijimi (clams), Tsuda turnips, and Oki snow crab. After you visit the shrine and get your boost of good luck, why not stop by a nice restaurant to enjoy Shimane cuisine and other dishes made with local products? It's also a great area for dates or trips with friends!