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The approach to the Izumo Taisha, lined with Izumo soba eateries and souvenir shops.
Roughly 700m approach stretches from the great gate at the Uga Bridge, the national tangible cultural property, to another shrine gate at Seidamari. This is called Shinmon Street where many visitors pass to and from the Izumo Tisha Shrine. An elegant and unique scenery spreads from the front gate of Izumo Taisha towards the great gate of Uga Bridge.
The old and the new coexist on the Shinmon Street. 60 shops along the street is fun to look around. When you come here, try the local specialty, Izumo soba noodles. Since there are lots of well-known restaurants, you could compare their tastes. Check out the restaurant specialized on sweet Zenzai, said to be the very first of its kind, a souvenir shop with all kinds of Izumo goods, and other joints with local products, sweets, or even lucky charms for romance.
Make sure to stop by the Shinmon Dori Tourism Information (Shinmon Dori Omotenashi Station) to browse tourist pamphlets about the Izumo Taisha area or Shimane.
From Izumo Taisha’s front gate, Goen Yokocho Street extends, where you can find restaurants serving local gourmet food of seafood, mountain vegetables and sweets or shops with souvenirs related to good luck in romance and mythology.
A 700m main street from the great gate at the Uga Bridge to another gate at Seidamari
Eat while you walk and shop on the way to Izumo Taisha. The clean street is refreshing
Great for souvenirs, the local Zenzai. The cute red package is azuki snack, another good choice
The Goen Yokocho before the front gate of Izumo Taisha. Enjoy eating and shopping
There are items limited to the Goen Yokocho. Check them out!
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is parking available?
Yes.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Wi-Fi is available at the Shinmon Dori Tourism Office and Izumo Taisha-Mae Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway.
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Are coin lockers available?
Coin lockers can be found at the Goen Yokocho at Izumo Taisha-mae Station on the Ichibata Railway.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
You can find all kinds of traditional craft and handmade shops here. The souvenirs and gifts are full of Japanese traditional culture and craftsmanship, making them really memorable to bring home.
The shopping street on both sides is clean and tidy, making it a pleasant walk. There's a Starbucks right by the entrance too.
At the Gamon shop on Shinmon Street near Izumo Taisha, they sell beautifully designed parfaits, plus coffee, tea, and lots of other tasty treats!
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