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	Izumo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Izumo Taisha, a famous Shinto shrine in Izumo.
		Izumo province, one of the old provinces of Japan.
		Izumo Kamizuki, a fictional character in the manga and anime Naruto.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Izumo (137 words)

	Santa Clara Sister Cities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The City is situated on an agricultural plain, close to Lake Shinji (known for its migratory swans in winter), with the Hii River in the east and the Kando River in the west, and is adjacent to the Sea of Japan.
		Izumo, mentioned in the "Izumo no Kuni Fudoki" (733 AD) as a "place of outstanding bountiful land and charming people," is the second largest city of Shimane Prefecture (next to Matsue, the prefecture capital), and has prospered since ancient times as the hub of a region rich in ancient history.
		The Izumo Taisha Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
	www.santaclarasistercities.org /izumo.htm (628 words)

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		The origins of Izumo Taisha are shrouded in myths, and it is unclear whether the original building was intended to serve as a palace for the earthly deity.
		The 83rd generation of the Senke family is currently the head of Izumo Taisha, and his family claims to be the second oldest family line in Japan after the Imperial family.
		Taisha Machi is served by two train lines: the JR San-in Line and the private Ichibata Dentetsu that runs between Matsue and Taisha Machi.
	mothra.rerf.or.jp /ENG/Chugoku/Izumo/Izumo.html (861 words)

	Izumo Taisha Summary
		Izumo Taisha (also known as Izumo no Oyashiro, the Grand Shrine of Izumo), one of the oldest and most influential shrines in Japan, is located in Kizuki, Shimane Prefecture, once the feudal Izumo domain.
		Izumo Shrine is built in the archaic taisha-zukuri ("great-shrine building") style of shrine architecture.
		During the month of October, by the lunar calendar, all the Shinto deities of the country are believed to depart their local shrines and gather at Izumo Taisha.
	www.bookrags.com /Izumo_Taisha (371 words)

	Mikan Moblog: Izumo Taisha (2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The buildings of Izumo Taisha, with the wooded slopes of Yakumo Hill, misty from the rain, forming a backdrop.
		The main shrine was reconstructed in 1744, the 25th rebuilding.
		Izumo is second in importance only to the shrines at Ise.
	www.kamoda.com /moblog/archives/003698.html (105 words)

	Japan Regional Information
		According to the myth handed down in the Izumo district, the god of fortune, O-kuninushi-no-mikoto, obtained Izumo in compensation for giving his territory to another god.
		The main sanctuary is built in the Taisha style, which is the oldest style of shrine architecture.
		Lake Shinji-ko is situated in the northeast of Shimane, surrounded by the Shimane-hanto Peninsula on the north, the Izumo Plain on the west and the Matsue Plain on the east.
	www.asia-planet.net /japan/shimane.htm (3013 words)

	Matsue : Side Trips \| Frommers.com
		Izumo Grand Shrine (Izumo Taisha)-- The most important religious structure in the vicinity of Matsue is easy to see on a half-day side trip, but come only if you have extra time.
		In Izumo this month is called the "Month of Gods." Everywhere else in Japan it's referred to as the "Month without Gods," since they're all away performing their duty, housed in those long buildings flanking both sides of the main shrine.
		Or, for a more atmospheric journey, you can also reach Izumo Taisha Shrine by taking the private Ichibata train from Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Station (departures are once or twice an hour) 55 minutes to Izumo Taisha-mae Station (only a couple of trains a day travel directly; otherwise you'll have to change trains in Kawato).
	www.frommers.com /destinations/matsue/2934010011.html (691 words)

	Shimane Travel: Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine)
		Izumo Taisha is Japan's oldest shrine, constructed in a purely Japanese architecture style, called Taisha-Tsukuri.
		Because Okuninushi is the kami of marriage, visitors pray at Izumo Taisha by clapping not twice but four times, twice for oneself and twice for one's actual or desired partner.
		Izumo Taisha is located in the outskirts of Izumo City, about one hour west of Matsue.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e5804.html (311 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Izumo Taisha
		Izumo Taisha (出雲大社; also Izumo no Ōyashiro) is one of the most ancient and important of the Shinto shrines in Japan.
		Its name means "The Grand Shrine of Izumo." No record gives the date of establishment.
		Located in Taisha, Shimane Prefecture, it is home to two major festivals.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Izumo_Taisha (173 words)

	Arrival guide for Izumo Taisha by Hostelbookers
		From Matsue, the easiest way to reach Izumo Taisha is by train on the Ichibata line from Matsue Onsen Station, on the west side of town.
		The Izumo Taisha-mae terminus is five minutes' walk south of the shrine.
		Buses stop at the Izumo Taisha bus centre, a minute's walk west of the shrine, where you can also catch buses to Hino-misaki.
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/japan/izumo_taisha/arrival (435 words)

	ORIGIN - Ultima Online - Main (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Some of you may be wondering what the meaning of ‘Izumo’ is, and why the name was chosen for the UO shard.
		Izumo is an existing Japanese city with a deep historical background and is also famous for the foreword thinking municipal programs that have been adopted lately.
		Izumo will be available to Japanese players only for a short period in order to help build a solid foundation for both the social well being and the customer support strength on that shard.
	www.uo.com /cgi-bin/newstools.pl?Article=1027 (256 words)

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		The most obvious comparison to be made between the architecture of Izumo Taisha and Itsukushima Jinja is the sheer size and also, the more landlocked appearance of Izumo.
		The kami of Itsukushima are sea kami and Okuninushi of Izumo is a kami mostly associated with marriage and the land.
		In the case of Izumo I think something similar is happening, this is what it is famous for, going here has meaning that is deeper than the area, that has something to do with community.
	www.public.asu.edu /~mikof/jpn201/ds/izumo.html (1011 words)

	sacred spaces of Shinto
		The Izumo Shrine, located in the town of Taisha on the northwest coast facing Korea, is believed to be the oldest shrine in Japan.
		The Izumo Shrine is composed with two levels of roof curves and a long narrow hall (see photo 3).
		Legend holds that the high-floor dwelling style of the Izumo Shrine is meant to resemble the shape of the emperor’s palace.
	ias.berkeley.edu /orias/visuals/japan_visuals/shintoC.HTM (898 words)

	JAANUS / taisha-zukuri　大社造
		The interior at Izumo Taisha 出雲大社, in Shimane prefecture, contains 60 *tatami 畳 mats.
		A partition, majikiri 間仕切, placed between the middle pillar on the outside wall and the large central pillar, separates the front quarter from the rear quarter (on the right side at Izumo* Taisha and on the left side at KamosuJinja 神魂神社).
		Examples: Izumo Taisha, Kamosu Jinja, Kumano Jinja 熊野神社 all in Shimane prefecture.
	www.aisf.or.jp /~jaanus/deta/t/taishazukuri.htm (567 words)

	Izumo Taisha, Japan. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		Although most of the current buildings date from the nineteenth century, the original shrine was built, if you believe the legend, by Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess, and is still visited each October by all eight million Shinto deities for their annual get-together.
		A giant concrete torii stands at the southern end of Shinmon-dori, the main approach to the shrine, along which you'll also find Izumo Taisha Station, the terminus for the Ichibata train from Matsue Onsen.
		Hino-misaki is a twenty-minute bus ride (¥490) from Izumo Taisha Bus Centre.
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/japan/izumo_taisha/home (767 words)

	L'Ombre de l'Olivier
		Izumo Taisha is the second most holy Shinto Shrine in Japan (after Ise) and is its oldest shrine.
		Normally once claps twice in a Shinto rite but at Izumo, because the god is sacred to joinings and marriages things are doubled.
		One interesting thing about Izumo is that during the lunar tenth month (October?) all the gods (Kami) from the rest of Japan come to Izumo for a seaside holiday and there are two buildings where the Kami stay during this time.
	www.di2.nu /200501/06.htm (1050 words)

	Sacred Sites: Places of Peace and Power Manuscript (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A major place of Shinto pilgrimage, Izumo Taisha is the oldest of the great Shinto shrines and the site of an important annual festival.
		The priests performed a short ceremony of welcome, and preparations were made to escort the Kami to the Izumo Taisha shrine a few miles away.
		My Izumo Taisha vision revealed that large numbers of people around the world would begin to visit the power places for this purpose in the early years of the twenty-first century.
	www.sacredsites.com /book/chapter1/02_Bicycle.html (3269 words)

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		The Myths of Izumo 2: Izanami and Izanagi
		The Legends of Izumo 6: The White Rabbit of Inaba
		The Legends of Izumo 7: Okuninushi and Susanoo
	www.aa01.com /jculture/jcl-e/index2.html (244 words)

	Matsue, Lafcadio Hearn & Izumu Taisha - Sightseeing in Shimane pictures on Worldisround
		Izumo Taisha hosts at least fifteen major festivals each year and the beautiful complex of buildings nestled in a virgin forest is always bustling with pillgrims.
		Izumo Shrine In Japan's old lunar calendar, the tenth month is referred to as kannazuki, "the month without gods." It is believed that during this month, all of the eight million gods of Japan, congregate at the Izumo Shrine for a convocation with the resident deity, Okuninushi no Mikoto.
		Whenever you visit the Izumo Shrine, it has a dignified charm and a marvelous patina of age, evident in its moss-encrusted thatched roofs, that makes it a very special place.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/123937/text.html (472 words)

	Izumo Taisha temple (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Situated at the foot of the sacred Yakumo and Kamiyama hills, the temple of Izumo Taisha is considered to be the oldest and most important Shinto shrine in all of Japan.
		Okuninushi is also the deity who is traditionally credited with the introduction of medicine and the art of farming.
		Izumo Taisha hosts at least fifteen major festivals each year and the beautiful complex of buildings nestled in a virgin forest is always bustling with pilgrims.
	www.sacredsites.com /asia/japan/izumo_taisha.html (346 words)

	Amazon.com: "Izumo Shrine": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		I bring my daughter, a Priestess of Izumo Shrine, to the capital so that she may dance for you.
		Taisha style: Main Shrine of Izumo Shrine The configuration of the early shrines is unknown, but possibly resembled the portable shrines (mikosha) still carried on poles during...
		Izumo Shrine: an ancient example of a raised structure.
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Izumo-Shrine (552 words)

	Megan’s Blog » Blog Archive » IZUMO TAISHA
		It is said that every November the 8 million kami from all of Japan gather at Izumo Taisha for a week.
		This period is known as kami-arizuki (month of the gods) at Izumo, and kannazuki (month without gods) in all other parts of Japan.
		Nowadays, couples come to Izumo Taisha to ask Okuninushi for love and happiness in their marriage.
	taikofury.com /blog/2005/izumo-taisha (401 words)

	Official Tourism Site of Shimane, Japan
		Izumo Taisha is dedicated to the god of happiness and marriage, Okuninushi.
		The inner shrine is designated as a national treasure; its architecture being the oldest employed in the construction of shrines.
		A recent discovery of the giant pillars which supported the inner shrine in later Heian times has given weight to a legend which has it that the ancient Izumo Taisha was a structure raised higher than the great Buddha at Todaiji Temple, Nara Prefecture.
	www.kankou.pref.shimane.jp /e/spot/01.html (680 words)

	Matsue, Japan
		To the north of the town, on the Shimane Peninsula, is a hilly coastal region which forms part of the Daisen-Oki National Park.
		Also included in the National Park are the Oki Islands lying between 25 and 50mi off the coast, the volcanic region around Mount Daisen to the southeast and the Izumo Peninsula to the southwest, with the Izumo-Taisha Shrine.
		The fief of Matsue was granted to Horido Yoshiharu by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1600 for his services in the Battle of Sekigahara, and Horio completed the building of the castle in 1611, shortly before his death.
	www.planetware.com /japan/matsue-jpn-cg-mat.htm (282 words)

	IZUMO-Taisha / Taisha-cho / 6990701 / IZUMO / Japan - plazes.com
		This is a Plaze in IZUMO, SHIMANE, Japan.
		Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine - 5 months ago
		English here --> http://www.jref.com/practical/izumo.shtml Grand Shrine "Izumo Taisha" was built in 4 B.C, Its about 2000 years ago to be built first.
	beta.plazes.com /plaze/5064d258fe410b2611600e75edb9a497 (143 words)

	Amazon.com: "Kami of Izumo": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Among their descendants was the kindly kuninushi no Mikoto, who became the kami of Izumo and protector of Japan.
		The important kami of Izumo is the divine power operating through Okuni's...
		The reformed earth god and his ally, the kami of Izumo, then blessed the people of the islands.
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Kami-of-Izumo (499 words)

	Ebisuya Youth Hostel
		Take the Ichibata bus bound for Izumo Taisha, for about 30 minutes, Get off at the Taisha-mae Bus stop, and walk for about 1 minute.
		A room which is used both as a meeting room and a dining room.
		Izumo Taisha -- The home of the god of relationships.
	www.shimane-yh.jp /ebisuya/ebisuya_e.html (153 words)

	Izumo - HOMETOWN JAPAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The city of Izumo is the main gate to the surrounding Izumo sightseeing tour routes.
		Of course, there are some interesting spots found in the city, such as Hii-gawa River, which appears in a myth of killing the Yamata-no-orochi, a monstrous snake, and Izumo Dome, the biggest wooden architecture in Japan.
		A kilometer long range of cliffs, higher than 100 meters, at the upstream of Kando-gawa River has been nationally designated as a natural monument, and is often referred to as an enchanted land in ancient times.
	hometown-jp.wetpaint.com /page/Izumo (290 words)

	The Izumo no Kuni
		The Izumo no Kuni Fudoki (733 AD) is the third oldest publication in Japan, and is completely about the Izumo Kingdom.
		The Great Shrine, Izumo Taisha, is reputed to have been built to satisfy Okuninushi no Mikoto (Daikoku), Lord of the Great Land, when he offered his land to Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess.
		While Izumo Taisha is supposed to be the oldest Taisha architecture, it isn't.
	aa01.com /jculture/jcl-e/4000/4003.html (628 words)

	History of exchanges with the Grand Shrine of Izumo
		Shigenobu Niwano, who is a city council member and a parishioner-and-director of Suwa Shrine, and I, Sadaichi Niwano of Itoro Commercial Firm, Inc., visited the Grand Shrine of Izumo, Taisha Town Hall, and Izumo City Hall to thank for the permission of constructing the new branch shrine.
		I visited the Grand Shrine, received the statue, and was also given formal permission to name the new shrine gTokamachi Izumo Goen Shrine", named after the group I belong to in Taisha town.
		Owada, and receiving their encouragement signatures on the blueprint of the new branch shrine of the Izumo Grand Shrine, Goen Shrine.
	www2.csc.ne.jp /~ryumimi/page13.html (661 words)

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