Inasa Beach
In Japanese: 稲佐の浜
A white sand beach west of Izumo Taisha, the stage of the "land transfer" myth. Here the gods from all over Japan are welcomed each autumn, and the sunset behind little Bentenjima islet is a symbol of Izumo.
Japan Heritage ("Izumo, sacred land of the setting sun")
Nearby
- Izumo Taisha Shrine ≈ 10 min by car
- Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo ≈ 15 min by car
- Former Taisha Station ≈ 15 min by car
- Hinomisaki Lighthouse and Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Gakuenji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20–25 min walk from Izumo-Taisha-mae Station (Ichibata Railway); about 15 min walk from Izumo Taisha
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- No longer opened as a swimming beach since 2022
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info