Hitsunobijima

Hitotsuba Island is a place where Kanesaka Kanō, known as a master painter in the early Heian period, attempted to capture the beauty of the island through his paintings. However, he was unable to fully depict the constantly changing beauty of the island during sunrise and sunset, and it is said that he threw away his brush. In particular, the sunset seen from this island is breathtaking, with a beautiful gradation of colors connecting the sea and sky, soothing the soul. The island has an observation deck that is 21 meters high, allowing you to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. Enjoying the sunset on Hitotsuba Island will surely heal your heart with its beautiful scenery, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your trip!

The Taisha Bay Cruise is a sightseeing boat that began operating for the first time at the foot of Izumo Taisha Shrine. From the sea, you can see the Inasa Beach where the Shinmei-shiki ceremony of Izumo Taisha Shrine is held, the Nagahama Beach which appears in the Kuniyori Myth, Mt. Sanbe, the bizarre rocks such as Fudotou Island and Tsubeteiwa. The beautiful views from the sea cannot be experienced on land, providing a moving experience. Why not enjoy the beautiful views on the Taisha Bay Cruise?

Hitotsuba Island is a beautiful island where the legend remains that the painter Kose Kinoe threw his brush in admiration of the island's beauty during the Ashikaga period. Tourists can enjoy a scenic drive course while admiring the island's beautiful scenery. The area around the island has a road along the coast, and you can also enjoy the beautiful island scenery from the road leading from Inasa Beach to the Nogi Shrine. The area around Hitotsuba Island is also designated as a natural scenic spot in Shimane Prefecture, allowing you to experience Japan's beautiful scenery. The area around Hitotsuba Island is a beautiful course that you can enjoy by car. When visiting Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture, why not visit Hitotsuba Island while enjoying a drive?

Hi-misaki Shrine is a shrine that is revered as the "ancestor god (oyagami-sama)" of Izumo Taisha. It features 12 shrine buildings that have been designated as important cultural properties of the country, and its graceful and colorful shrine buildings are particularly noteworthy. The shrine consists of two shrines, the lower shrine "Hi-shizumi no Miya" and the upper shrine "Kami no Miya", and both shrines are collectively referred to as "Hi-misaki Shrine". It is known as a shrine with the benefit of warding off evil, as well as other benefits such as matchmaking. The torii gate, which represents the boundary of the sacred area, is made of granite and is located where you get off the bus, indicating that it is the shrine's precincts. Hi-misaki Shrine is a historic shrine that has been worshipped since ancient times, and its beautiful shrine buildings adorned with red paint and its benefits such as warding off evil and matchmaking are attractive. Why not stop by as a set when visiting the Fudejima Island?

Inasa no Hama is a beautiful beach that appears in Japanese mythology. Legend has it that during the transfer of power from the gods, the god Yaegaki was moved to tears when he saw the sun goddess Amaterasu emerge from the cave where she had been hiding. He was so moved that he composed a poem on the spot. The beach is also mentioned in Japan's oldest historical texts, the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, making it a place of historical significance. Inasa no Hama is known for its beautiful sandy beach and the combination of huge rocks, which attract many tourists. Additionally, there is another beautiful beach called "Sono no Nagahama" on the western coast of the Shimane Peninsula, which is also worth visiting. Why not visit both Inasa no Hama and Sono no Nagahama while on a trip to Hitsuji-jima Island and experience the charm of the sea in Izumo?