八百万の神々/もののけの郷 “出雲大社詣でと最高のお宿”
Hello, it’s TT! This time, I’m heading to Izumo Taisha Shrine! Since I usually fly with ANA, I don’t have a flight to Izumo Airport, so I’ll fly from Haneda to Yonago Kitaro Airport . After that, I’ll rent a car and head to Izumo. While Izumo Taisha Shrine has a first torii gate, I plan to visit via the traditional second torii gate from Inasa Beach . I ‘ll be staying at “Tsukiyo no Usagi,” a lodging close to Izumo Taisha. I’ll share the route, including the shrine grounds, in detail later . Starting at Haneda, I boarded the bus via a ramp. It’s quite far from security, so I made it to the boarding gate with plenty of time to spare. No matter how many times I board, the moment of takeoff is always exciting! Typhoon 22 is hitting the Ogasawara Islands , and the clouds are hanging low over here. Well, Shall we go! We arrived in Yonago in the blink of an eye. I literally slept so soundly that I didn’t even have time for juice or soup . lol I could see a Self-Defense Force transport plane on the other side. Thank you for protecting everyone! The landing announcement was made. Our road trip awaited. Medama Oyaji’s welcome at the turntable! lol! I head to the rental car counter where I made my reservation. My Yaris Hybrid is scheduled for the 90-minute drive to Izumo , my partner for this trip . It’s now 5:00 PM, so it might be dark by the time we arrive… Well then, shall we go!!! Yonago Airport is sandwiched between the Sea of Japan and Lake Nakaumi, so since I’m here, I’ll take the route through Daikon Island and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the bridge and lake! Yes, I arrived at my lodging in Izumo, and it was already dark. I headed to the hotel’s parking lot… but it was full, so I went to the affiliated parking lot opposite (no, it said it was full…lol). There’s a Family Mart next to the large parking lot . I probably should have just left my luggage at the hotel first, dragging my suitcase around ♪ It was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the lodging was decorated with the “Moonlit Rabbit” theme, a wonderful combination that left me in a good mood. The rabbit and Okuninushi-no-Mikoto are so cute♪ The lobby is decorated with Izumo’s magatama and is beautiful! You have to take off your shoes before entering the building. It’s very relaxing. You put your shoes away and keep your key . There’s a lovely Japanese-style reception desk with free coffee and tea servers. Inside, you can wear work clothes (samue ), or you can choose a cute yukata (yukata) for an additional fee. The interior feels calm and auspicious. The dining room where we’ll be staying morning and evening is also available. I headed straight to my room! The Japanese-style twin low bed was a comfortable firmness and size. The first sink had two sinks, which was great. There was a free water kettle, a nice washlet, a shower-only toilet, and a toothbrush and hairdryer . Other necessary amenities were available at the front desk, along with a compact refrigerator , a closet, a bath basket , and a valuables box. Inside the bath basket were comfortable tabi socks, a face towel, and a mini laundry bag? Fluffy bath towels, Samue ( work clothes) in standard sizes L and M, emergency slippers, and tabi socks (socks) are provided for everyday use. There’s a three-way mirror and dressing table , a TV, a towel rack , an ice rack, and glass teacups (both Japanese and Western). There’s a coffee grinder and dripper, and the hospitality sweets are all decorated with rabbits, which is adorable! Since we arrived late, we’ll be enjoying the 8am portion. The buffet has an incredible variety!!! The best-selling item is, of course, all-you-can-eat snow crab! There’s Izumo ‘s specialty, wariko soba noodles, all-you-can-eat fresh sashimi, and a row of delicious looking small dishes. There’s also T-chan’s favorite sukiyaki and a wide selection of side dishes, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), shrimp shumai (grilled scallops) , and a whole host of Western-style side dishes. Don’t miss the chestnut croquettes ! The steaks are constantly being grilled and served right in front of your eyes, and the tempura is constantly being fried and served right in front of your eyes! The specialty is maitake mushrooms, and of course we can’t forget the shrimp. They recommend “rabbit seaweed salt” for the specialty maitake mushroom tempura. There’s a salad of green vegetables and root vegetables, plenty of fruit, white rice made from the brand name Nita rice, high-quality mixed rice, and pickles that you could drink forever. Sweet potato potage soup, the specialty clam miso soup , sea bream bone soup , all-you-can-eat ice cream, sweets, bread, coffee, and tea servers. For +1,650 yen, you can drink all-you-can-drink alcohol. An amazing lineup that will delight drinkers, from a beer server to a highball server, the local sake corner has a great selection from light to mellow, and the local shochu “Anpontan” and the classic “Kurogiri” are also available. The soft drink server has started round 1♪ We were almost drowning in the number of dishes, but we chose the lineup for the first round and also got the specialty snow crab. T-chan started with mixed rice, soba noodles in a bowl, and her favorite sukiyaki . She tried the local sake Gassan. It was so delicious… It was bliss! Let’s eat it right away. The maitake mushrooms and rabbit seaweed salt are delicious! We also had the famous snow crab, which was sweet and delicious… There were people around us who were eating mountains of it lol. We went for round 2. We had clam miso soup and sea bream fish soup as snacks to go with our drinks. T-chan, who loves tempura and soba noodles, of course had some warigo soba noodles and a refill of tempura. We then went for dessert round . It was delicious and we were full, thank you for the meal! Of course, there are plenty of baths here, including the men’s and women’s baths. There are two large baths for both men and women, and you can relax while being watched by the cute rabbit statues. There are also five types of private baths: Iwanoyu, Kisetsu no yu, Kinu no yu , Urushi no yu, and Awa no yu. It’s first come, first served, so if it’s available, you can just enter. If the light on the right is not on, it’s available . The water is good, the system is simple, and it’s great. There’s also a great resting room after the bath. From 10:00 PM, you can enjoy the famous Dormy night crying soba noodles lol. Ice cream is available from 3:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and lactic acid bacteria drinks are available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM! The breakfast buffet is packed with delicious food ! Choose between red vinegar rice or white rice for the specialty seafood bowl, and enjoy all-you-can-eat sashimi. Of course, there’s also a wide variety of side dishes, including the famous flying fish tempura, which will make you crave alcohol in the morning. They also have a selection of Japanese dishes, different from the evening buffet, including omelets , Chinese and Western-style side dishes, and a ton of grilled fish for breakfast. The bread is also delicious, and the croissants and French toast are made right in front of you and kept on being served. So, with hot, fresh smoked salmon and a prosciutto chocolate fountain, you can mix and match your favorites with the sweets brand rice’s potato porridge, and the best white rice with an incredibly fragrant curry . The soba noodles are served in a different bowl than the evening buffet. Different from the evening meal, we had clam miso soup with beaten eggs, a self-serve pancake maker, delicious locally produced milk, and a self-serve okonomiyaki seafood bowl with red vinegar rice. Everything was absolutely delicious! The clam miso soup was so good I couldn’t stop eating it lol. I had the okonomiyaki seafood bowl. Delicious rice with red vinegar rice and delicious seafood. Of course it was delicious lol. I couldn’t stop eating it either . The freshly baked bread was calling to me, so I started round 2. The rice was so good that I had natto and a soft-boiled egg. Round 3. The curry smelled so good that it was round 4. T-ko’s dessert. Round 4. Happy, full stomach, thank you for the meal! It’s time for a pilgrimage. First, we drive from the hotel to the first torii gate, then drive to Inasa Beach and head to the free parking lot. After purifying ourselves and collecting sand at Inasa Beach, we head to the second torii gate along the path of welcoming the gods. Of course, we walk here. It is here that Susanoo-no-Mikoto slayed the eight-headed serpent (Yamata no Orochi), and his descendant, Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, successfully built the country, and here he handed it over to Amaterasu-Omikami. The eight million gods gather here during the month of the gods, and Izumo is full of romance. First, we came to the first torii gate. Currently, the surrounding area is under construction. It seems to have been built in 1914. After praying, I headed to Inasa Beach. I parked my car in the free parking lot and headed out to the beach. Benten Island, what a beautiful view. This beach welcomes the eight million gods on the 10th day of the 10th month of the lunar calendar. Since I can’t enter the beach with my whole body, I will purify my hands only. I received some sand here and will offer it at the Soga Shrine inside the shrine. From here, I will walk along the Kamimukae Path and head towards the second torii gate. The Kamimukae Path is marked by two large lanterns. It is a quiet road, so I am not sure if I am on the right, but if I keep walking straight, I will arrive in front of the second torii gate. I can see the first torii gate quite a distance ahead. We have arrived, the Setamari Torii gate . Here is a summary of the order of worship today: ① Setamari Torii gate ② Immediately on the right is the Harasha shrine. This is the first purification. ③ Harabashi Bridge. This is the second purification. ④ The third torii gate Avoiding the pine roots, we walk along the edge of the road. ⑤ The third purification at the Chozuya. ⑥ Inochi- no-Musubi-sha. ⑦ The Fourth Torii. ⑧ The Main Hall. ⑨ The Eight-legged Gate (you can see the size of the original pillars). ⑩ The Jukyu-sha Shrine, the home of the eight million gods. ⑪ Suga-sha Shrine, dedicated to Susanoo. ⑫ The Western Worship Hall. ⑬ Kagura-den. I ‘ve studied hard, but if you spot any mistakes, please leave a comment! Pass through the large torii gate at Sedamari. Entering the shrine grounds involves two bows, four claps, and one bow, followed by a final bow. Immediately to the right is the Harai-sha Shrine, where you will undergo your first purification. Here , you will perform your first two bows, four claps, and one bow. First, cross the Harai-bashi Bridge here, where you will feel purified by the river for the second time . After passing through the third torii gate, let’s walk along the side path. The Musubi statue and its origin . A scene from the myth of how he became the god of ties. A scene from the Inaba White Rabbit Chozuya. After the third purification, the fourth torii gate is right in front of me, but I will first take the path to the right and visit Inonushi Shrine. It enshrines Kamimusubi no Kami, one of the three gods of creation. It is said that Okuninushi-no-Mikoto was resurrected when he once died, so I paid my respects before visiting the shrine. It is a strange feeling to be surrounded by a thousand-year-old tree. In the back is the Manai ruins. A large number of bronze spears and magatama from the Yayoi period have been discovered here, and it feels like I still don’t know the true history of Japan. This is the fourth torii gate. Right in front of me is the worship hall. The origin and prayers of the shrine are revealed. Before passing through the main hall, we stopped by the cow and horse stables. Please take good care of the cows and horses. The main hall has a magnificent shimenawa. The large shimenawa at the Kagura hall is famous, but I feel that the shimenawa at this main hall is an important barrier. The eight-legged gate . It ‘s endlessly romantic to think that these three huge pillars once supported the main hall, which was located much higher than it is now. The 19 shrines on the right are where eight million gods stay during the month of the gods . There are similar shrines on both sides. The number 19 seems to represent infinity, so it doesn’t mean that there are only 38 rooms. Soga Shrine Located directly behind the main shrine and in front of Mt. Yakumo , the shrine is dedicated to Susanoo, the father of Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. It is one of the most powerful spots , and Mt. Yakumo is directly behind it. It seems that in the past it was a forbidden area . This shrine is very special in many ways… We offer the sand we brought from Inasa Beach here, and are allowed to take a smaller amount home to use as a talisman, thereby receiving the blessings of this fierce and great god. First, T-ko and T-ya offer their sand safely and then receive it . Just when we thought we were done, T-ko hit her head hard on the corner of the shrine roof and started bleeding. T-ko was rescued by a kind person nearby and the shrine staff, and we are very grateful that nothing serious happened. This is between the rocks of Mt. Yakumo and the sand exchange area at Suga Shrine. There will probably not be many people there, but please be careful . Due to the difference in the direction of the main shrine and the direction in which the enshrined deity is located, you will worship facing the enshrined deity. Finally, we head to the Kagura Hall. Even from a distance, the shimenawa rope is quite large! This is all handmade from individual ears of rice, it ‘s amazing ! From Inasa Beach to the main shrine, it was a wonderful pilgrimage. The magnificent national flag added to the feeling of celebration. We strolled between the second and first torii gates, which we had passed on the way there! From the second torii gate down below, it was a completely touristy area lol. From next to this Izumo Beer, the road turned into a secluded shop alley, and the blackthroat seaperch was right at the forefront! Looks delicious… Izumo Maki Soft Serve Matchmaking Chopsticks Hirano Shop. Here, T-chan realized something super important: we’d forgotten to buy the Izumo Taisha talisman…!!! We walked a little over 1km round trip to get one… We successfully got the talisman, bought the matchmaking chopsticks, and resumed our stroll. This Takenoya Ryokan was also my original choice, isn’t it? It’s lovely! It’s a weekday, and this soba restaurant is full, but we still have room after having our fill this morning lol. The hairpins are lovely! I’m not hungry, but I’m getting thirsty. Snack Laboratory: chilled zenzai, tea soda, original zenzai? Shall we go!!! It’s a tea soda. It soothes the fatigue from walking, the heat, and my head injury. I drink it as if I’m sucking it down like a rhinoceros beetle. I’ve heard that it was originally called jinzai, but it became zenzai in the Zoozoo dialect. But regardless , I’ll have it. It’s cold, refreshingly sweet and nice . I also have some arare from the Snack Laboratory. And washed down with tea, it’s the perfect afternoon tea, lol. This is also the auberge “Kararako” I had originally thought of. It’s even better in person. It’s a bit pricey, but it has high reviews and might be a good choice if you’re looking for something stylish! The sand from Inasa Beach is right here! If the walk from the beach is too hard, here’s another option ! We head back to Inasa Beach where we parked our car. We take a different route from the Kamimukae Road we took on the way there. T-chan is already a little worn out. On the way, we discover Rakuten Stay, which is a business like this. We wanted to visit the tomb of Izumo no Okuni. Okuni, a shrine maiden and dancer, started performing Kabuki. Apparently, women were banned from performing here due to the shogunate’s crackdown on immoral customs. I wonder what Okuni thinks about the current male-only Kabuki. We walked a lot! Finally, we arrived at Inasa Beach! Apparently, the sunset here is amazing, so we were looking forward to it, but the sun is still two hours away, and we’re tired from walking… We decide to buy some souvenirs at the roadside station and head back to the inn. This roadside station is directly across from the first torii gate. Grandpa’s sudachi is 200 yen cheaper! We buy it right away! The Nodoguro seabass that won the local donburi championship grand prize? I’m really curious, but first I bought some sweets from a shop in front of the shrine gate at Pass 2. They sell them normally lol. Samukawa Shrine next to Chigasaki has Hachifuku Mochi. Ise has Akafuku, and this one has Musubi Mochi lol. As you’d expect, they have a wide selection of clam dishes , and as a seaweed lover like TT I couldn’t pass up. I found the clam soy sauce used at the inn, and I ‘m having a hard time deciding. Blackthroat seaperch, clams, and flying fish are all popular around here. The best souvenir is… When you think of Izumo, it’s definitely soba, additive-free. I’m going on a little shopping spree, buying one bag at a time from various places. Yes, some more for our home have arrived at the hotel. The bath fills your whole body with appetite. It’s a long-awaited dinner. What’s great about this place is that even if something runs out, it’s replenished quickly, so you can eat as much as you want without feeling rushed. Tonight, too, you can line up as many delicious dishes as you like with your own hands . Delicious chawanmushi is the drink of choice lol. I walked a lot today and also made some nice pilgrimages, so from the start, I had a full lineup of beer, shochu, and sake. The local shochu “Anpontan” is also good . Sorry, but I really want to eat delicious rice and clam miso soup. The finest cat food is irresistible lol . T-chan’s salty-sweet cycle is the best! Thank you for the meal! It’s 10pm and I can’t go wrong with the Yonmaku Soba (Ramen). It was well worth lining up straight away . No matter how full I am, I want to have this again and again. The aroma of the seaweed reaches my full stomach. Uguoshubijubazuotchuruchurumuchu . Since I’m staying at the “Moonlit Rabbit” I’ll go for the rabbit. Izumo is the setting for the main battlefield in Princess Mononoke. The divine battle between Izumo, Emishi, and Yamato made me want to learn more about Japan. This is my last breakfast at this inn. I’ll eat to my heart’s content so I won’t have any regrets. T-chan’s stomach is also in full swing from the morning. After enjoying the local delicacies… For round 2 we went for Western food. The freshly baked croissants and French toast were delicious. The bread was also soft and fluffy and amazing. T-chan seemed to have a good bowel movement this time lol. Since we were there, we tried the self-serve pancake machine . When you hold your hand over it, the pancakes react and come out with a slimy slurp, slowly cooking them as they come out. They were plump and fluffy and delicious with the sugar and honey. Tsukiyo no Usagi was the best place to stay, thank you very much! Right in front of the inn, there are electric bikes available for rent. It’s only a few kilometers away from Taisha Shrine, so that might be a good option. Since I’m here, I’ll head to the edge of Izumo. The goal is the Hinomisaki Lighthouse and shrine. It’s said that an old painter couldn’t finish his painting and threw up his brush. Beautiful cliffs with a muted color typical of the Sea of Japan continue along the island. Just like in Shonan, you can hear the buzzing of black kites. After climbing the lighthouse, I’ll visit the nearby Hinomisaki Shrine. The Hoshino Group’s facility, “Kai,” certainly feels like a great place for a digital detox. I’m heading to the lighthouse. There are quite a few restaurants, mainly serving seafood. However, since it’s a cape, the wind can be quite strong. I like the cliffs and the old, modern lighthouse . The strong wind noise will continue from here onwards. Please excuse me. m(_ _)mThis lighthouse is old, but it is still under the direct control of the Japan Coast Guard. Next to the lighthouse is a materials exhibition room. You can see from the outside that it is made of brick. We’re going up now. We pay 300 yen per person and climb 163 steps without shoes on . It’s quite a workout lol. I ‘m already out of breath lol. The spare glass is also retro-modern ♪ The last 10 steps, I’m really out of breath lol. The wind noise is terrible from here on, so please excuse me! Pirate King! We go around the narrow lighthouse, but the strong wind makes it difficult to move forward… We can see Hoshino “Kai” This time we are pushed around by the strong wind, so be careful not to fall over This is an amazing view Super huge lens Brick construction, spiral staircase, retro modern lights Such a wonderful facility is protected by the Japan Coast Guard Dried squid Dried sharks and dried rays Cheap and delicious looking food Squid being dried while spinning around A super retro public telephone and postbox The withered feel is indescribably great place We have arrived at Hinomisaki Shrine The enshrined deities are Amaterasu Omikami and Susanoo no Mikoto, which are quite impressive The origin of Hinomisaki Shrine The tower gate Going through here you will find the lower shrine and the upper (divine) shrine Shimomiya Enshrined deity Amaterasu Omikami Divine (Kami) Shrine Whether it’s the Susanoo Shrine or this place, it feels like Susanoo is being cherished. I stopped by the Shinjiko SA on the way up. I had high hopes for a lot, but maybe just a toilet break would be enough lol . From Shinjiko SA, I stopped by Matsue Castle and headed to my final destination, Yonago Airport. I passed right next to Lake Shinji. I’m grateful for the blessings of clams. However, the wind was strong . I was waiting for the Matsue Castle parking lot. As expected of a castle town, it was moist. There was a souvenir shop right in front of the magnificent castle , so I decided I’d probably be able to get something to eat, and off I went! Amazing… soba noodles with flying fish broth and ramen…! They also had regular soba and udon, and they also had maitake mushrooms, so I decided to try the flying fish broth ramen and flying fish broth soba. I’m usually used to soba noodles with a strong soy sauce broth, but… as expected, flying fish broth had a gentle aroma and a refreshing richness that was delicious! T-chan has the flying fish broth ramen. The couple slurps it down lol. The famous Maitake mushroom tempura topping is amazingly crispy and fragrant. T-san also has the ramen. Maitake mushroom tempura is so good… T- san chokes on the shichimi pepper that T-san put in the soba. The Chinese noodles with the bonito broth are also excellent! I also had the thick bonito tempura. The bonito tempura was also exquisite and delicious, making me crave for sake. To the right of the entrance to Matsue Castle is the restaurant Chaya Chidori, where three bowls of warigo soba noodles cost just 750 yen, which is quite reasonable. This restaurant also looks good. Matsue Castle Otemae Entrance: Due to time constraints, we were unable to enter the castle, but we were able to at least admire the castle tower . The high stone walls are incredibly intimidating, and there are countless gun ports at the top, so if anyone tried to invade, they would have been ripped apart by a beehive. The beautiful castle tower is visible. I wish I could have gone there. Looking forward to my next visit, I’ll also visit the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn, located near the castle moat . The castle is truly magnificent, even from outside the moat. There were samurai residences around it . It’s so impressive ! I’m looking forward to seeing it again next time ! Now, it’s time to head to the airport . It’s hard to tell from the video, but the Eshima Ohashi Bridge (Beta-fumizaka) became famous in commercials. From afar, it looks like a wall because of its steep slope and height. T-ya, who has a fear of heights, was quite scared of the height while driving. lol We crossed safely and headed to the rental car company to return the car. Ah, I wish I’d stopped by Sakaiminato! We safely arrived at Yonago Kitaro Airport! A huge stained-glass window filled with yokai (ghosts) . Kitaro and his friends were on the Yokai Airship Kyokujira. ♪ T-ya, who seemed worried, told Kitaro not to worry. We were free to borrow kimonos for photos. lol T-ko became a Ittan Momen cotton cloth. lol There are various restaurants and souvenir shops, but there’s also a 7-11 convenience store on the first floor of the building that serves delicious microwaveable food even after the inspection. I recommend this store. Carry-on food on this floor was surprisingly out of stock, so I rushed to 7-11. lol Perhaps it was the blessing of our visit, but we were upgraded to a premium seat for free due to flight schedules! However, since meals were not included, we enjoyed an in-flight banquet with the ones we had bought ♪ A pleasant pilgrimage and a thoroughly enjoyable gourmet trip. We decided to come back and take off. The scenery sandwiched between the Sea of Japan and Nakaumi. I don’t often get a chance to visit Sanin, but it was a wonderful trip that brought out the spirit of Japan! As expected, the premium seats were spacious . We immediately had a banquet lol. I love boiled eggs from convenience stores ♡ They make the perfect snack. This highball is delicious, cheap, and the best. Once again , I feel like I’ve been energized both physically and mentally by my pilgrimage to Izumo Taisha Shrine and my gourmet trip ! I’ve posted links to shrines and places of interest in the description, so please stop by. Your channel subscriptions and likes are truly supportive. Please subscribe to my channel! Thank you for watching!
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