Izumo Taisha-mae Station

Izumo Taisha-mae Station is the last stop on the Taisha line of the Ichibata Electric Railway in Izumo City of Shimane Prefecture. It opened in 1930 as the nearest station to the Izumo Oyashiro Shrine, and was designated as a registered cultural property of the country in 1996. A multipurpose space called "Matchmaking Square" houses many cafes and restaurants. Because Shimane prefecture is famous for forestry, there is also a section that is dedicated to introducing Shimane’s lumber. There are ryokan inns and restaurants near the station, and the Izumo Oyashiro Shrine is located north of the station. There is also Goen Yokocho alley and the Kanmon-dori tourist information center on the way to the shrine, helping visitors easily explore the area.