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1．Izumo, Shimane
Izumo (出雲市, Izumo-shi) is a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Izumo is known for Izumo soba noodles and the Izumo-taisha Shinto shrine.
population：171,949人 area：624.36km2
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Temple in Izumo, Shimane

1．Gakuen-ji  ・148 Besshocho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0022  ・Buddhist
Gakuen-ji (鰐淵寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Besshō neighborhood of the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The temple's full name is Uryōzan Gakuen-ji (浮浪山 鰐淵寺). It belongs to the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism, and its honzon is a statue of Senjū Kannon and Yakushi Nyōrai. Its ground so have been designated a National Historic Site since 2016 [1]
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Izumo, Shimane in Shrine

2．Izumo-taisha  ・Shinto
Izumo-taisha (出雲大社, "Izumo Grand Shrine"), officially Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan. No record gives the date of establishment. Located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, it is home to two major festivals. It is dedicated to the god Ōkuninushi (大国主大神, Ōkuninushi no Ōkami), famous as the Shinto deity of marriage and to Kotoamatsukami, distinguishing heavenly kami. The shrine is believed by many to be the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, even predating the Ise Grand Shrine.
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3．Susa Shrine  ・Shinto
Susa Shrine (須佐神社, Susa Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Izumo, Shimane, Japan. It is the 18th Shinto shrine in the Enza-no-kai Organization[2] list of shrines and temples considered important to the historical region of Izumo, which includes other major shrines in Shimane and Tottori Prefectures including Izumo-taisha, Kumano-taisha, and Ōgamiyama Jinja.
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4．Hinomisaki Shrine  ・Shinto
Hinomisaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Izumo, Shimane a few miles away from Izumo-taisha[1] dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo-no-Mikoto.[2] It is a branch shrine of Izumo Taisha, and has a document identifying Susanoo with Matarajin.[3]: 171  Amago Tsunehisa backed the shrine to undermine the influence of Izumo-taisha.[1][4]
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Izumo, Shimane in Museum

5．Izumo Science Center  ・1900-2 Imaichi-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken
The Izumo Science Center (出雲科学館, Izumo Kagakukan) is a science center located in Izumo-shi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan that operates both as a school and as a center for public education. The pupils in Izumo-shi, from third grade through junior high school, take lessons in natural science. On weekends, the center hosts events about science and manufacturing for the general public. About 150,000 people, as many as the population of Izumo-shi, visit there every year.
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6．Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo  ・
The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo (島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館, Shimane kenritsu kodai Izumo rekishi hakubutsukan) opened in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 2007. The design, by architect Fumihiko Maki, references the locally-important tatara steel; construction was completed in March 2006.[1] The permanent collection focuses on Izumo-taisha, Izumo Fudoki, and bronze artifacts of the Kofun period - including National Treasures from the Kojindani site - as well as the history of life in Shimane.[2]
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Izumo, Shimane in station

7．Izumo Science Center Park Town Mae Station  ・Imaichicho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0001Japan
Izumo Science Center Park Town Mae Station (出雲科学館パークタウン前駅, Izumo-Kagakukan-Pākutaun-mae-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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8．Izumoshi Station  ・11 Ekikitamachi, Izumoshi, Shimane-kenJapan
Izumoshi Station (出雲市駅, Izumoshi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1] Izumoshi Station is located 100 meters west of the Ichibata Electric Railway Dentetsu Izumoshi Station and there is no direct connection between buildings. Passengers wishing to change lines must exit the ticket gate to transfer between the two stations.
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9．Izumo-Jinzai Station  ・395, Higashijinzai-chō, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0823Japan
Izumo-Jinzai Station (出雲神西駅, Izumo-Jinzai-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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10．Izumo Taisha-mae Station  ・Taishacho Kizukiminami, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0711Japan
Izumo Taisha-mae Station (出雲大社前駅, Izumo Taisha-mae-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway and is the closest train station to the Izumo Taisha Shrine.[1] The station featured as a location setting in the 2008 NHK drama series Dandan (だんだん) and Railways, a film set on the Ichibata Electric Railway line.[2]
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11．Ichibataguchi Station  ・379-3Kozakai-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0074Japan
Ichibataguchi Station (一畑口駅, Ichibataguchi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.[1]
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12．Inonada Station  ・523-4 Yoshino-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0073Japan
Inonada Station (伊野灘駅, Inonada-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.[2] The station was one of the main filming locations for the 2010 movie Railways.[citation needed]
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13．Unshū-Hirata Station  ・2226 Hirata-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0001Japan
Unshū-Hirata Station (雲州平田駅, Unshū-Hirata-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.[1] It is located adjacent to the main depot and railyard for the Ichibata Electric Railway.
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14．Ōtsumachi Station  ・1398-6 Ōtsucho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0011Japan
Ōtsumachi Station (大津町駅, Ōtsumachi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1] The station features in the 2010 movie Railways
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15．Ōtera Station  ・Higashihayashigi-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0074Japan
Ōtera Station (大寺駅, Ōtera-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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16．Oda Station (Shimane)  ・814 Taki, Taki-chō, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0902Japan
Oda Station (小田駅, Oda-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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17．Kawato Station  ・1027-1Takeshi-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0014Japan
Kawato Station (川跡駅, Kawato-eki) is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.[1]
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18．Kōnan Station (Shimane)  ・575, Koryō-chō Sambu, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0813Japan
Kōnan Station (江南駅, Kōnan--eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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19．Koyūkan-Shineki Station  ・Sono-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0076Japan
Koyūkan-Shineki Station (湖遊館新駅駅, Koyūkan-Shineki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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20．Shōbara Station  ・1606 Gakutō, Hikawa-chō, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0501Japan
Shōbara Station (荘原駅, Shōbara-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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21．Sono Station  ・168-5 Sono-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0076Japan
Sono Station (園駅, Sono-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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22．Takahama Station (Shimane)  ・793-3 Satogatacho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0064Japan
Takahama Station (高浜駅, Takahama-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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23．Tagi Station  ・2016 Kuchitaki Taki-chō, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0904Japan
Tagi Station (田儀駅, Tagi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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24．Takeshi Station  ・42-2 Takeshi-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0014Japan
Takeshi Station (武志駅, Takeshi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1] The station features in the 2010 movie Railways
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25．Tabushi Station  ・Nishidaicho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0012Japan
Tabushi Station (旅伏駅, Tabushi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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26．Naoe Station  ・1100, Hikawa-chō Kaminaoe, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0624Japan
Naoe Station (直江駅, Naoe-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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27．Nishi-Izumo Station  ・985, Chiimiya-chō Kagi, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0033Japan
Nishi-Izumo Station (西出雲駅, Nishi-Izumo-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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28．Nunozaki Station  ・Sonocho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0076Japan
Nunozaki Station (布崎駅, Nunozaki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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29．Hamayamakōen-Kitaguchi Station  ・Taisha-cho Nyunan, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0732Japan
Hamayamakōen-mae Station (浜山公園北口駅, Hamayamakōen-mae-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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30．Midami Station  ・Midami-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0013Japan
Midami Station (美談駅, Midami--eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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31．Yōkan Station  ・Tsunematsu-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 693-0057Japan
Yōkan Station (遙堪駅, Yōkan-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway..[1]
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32．Taisha Station  ・Hikawa District, Taisha-cho kita-araki, Shimane-kenJapan
Taisha Station (大社駅, Taisha-eki) was a railway station in the city of Izumo, Shimane, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company.
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Izumo, Shimane in island

33．Fumi-shima
Fumi-shima (経島) is an islet 180 metres (590 ft) from the shore near Izumo, Shimane, Japan. It is a nesting place for around 5,000 Black-tailed Gulls each Spring,[1] and has been recognised as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.[2] The islet used to have a shrine dedicated to Hinomisaki Jinja. Only the shrine priests were allowed to visit the island so the gulls settled virtually undisturbed.[3]
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