Taisha-cho, Izumo, Shimane Prefecture
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¥500
Inasa Beach, located 1 km west of Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, is steeped in mythology as the site of the Land Transfer and Land Pulling legends. Visit the iconic Bentenjima rock island with its small shrine. This is also where the eight million gods of Japan are welcomed in October (lunar calendar). Many visitors collect sand from Inasa Beach to exchange at the Suga Shrine behind Izumo Taisha's main hall for good fortune. It's easily accessible by bus from JR Izumo City Station, making it a must-see spot when visiting Izumo Taisha.