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Shinmon Dori

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Shinmon Dori

The approach to the Izumo Taisha, lined with Izumo soba eateries and souvenir shops.

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Head Editor : Izumo City Tourism Division

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.

Highlights

  • The approach stretches from the great gate at the Uga Bridge to the Izumo Taisha front gate.
  • The scenery from the front gate of Izumo Taisha overlooking the great gate of Uga Bridge is divine.
  • The street is lined with restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops, lively with visitors to Izumo Taisha.
  • A tourist information center carries pamphlets about the Izumo Taisha area and Shimane.
  • Enjoy Gourmet food and shopping on Street before the front gate of Izumo Taisha.

Photos

  • A 700m main street from the great gate at the Uga Bridge to another gate at Seidamari

    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

    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

    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

    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!

    There are items limited to the Goen Yokocho. Check them out!

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is parking available?
A

Yes.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Wi-Fi is available at the Shinmon Dori Tourism Office and Izumo Taisha-Mae Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Coin lockers can be found at the Goen Yokocho at Izumo Taisha-mae Station on the Ichibata Railway.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • 鄭瑜

    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.

  • Sunny Liu

    The shopping street on both sides is clean and tidy, making it a pleasant walk. There's a Starbucks right by the entrance too.

  • 夏婉欣

    At the Gamon shop on Shinmon Street near Izumo Taisha, they sell beautifully designed parfaits, plus coffee, tea, and lots of other tasty treats!

Details

Name in Japanese
神門通り
Postal Code
699-0711
Address
Taishachokizukiminami, Izumo City, Shimane
Telephone
0853-31-9466 (Izumo Tourism Association)
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Walk anytime (Varies by stores and facilities)
Directions
1) Get off at Izumotaisha-Mae Station of Ichibata Electric Railway
2) From JR Izumoshi Station, ride the Ichibata Bus bound for Izumotaisha or for Izumo Taisha / Hinomisaki, and get off at Dentetsu-Taisha-eki Stop
Credit Cards
Varies by stores and facilities
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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