Places to visit near

Izumo

Izumo is a town in Shimane Prefecture district, Shimane Prefecture, Japan of about 89,286 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 37 museums and 29 temples. The must-see places are 連紹寺, Daienji and 万九千神社.

35.3667° N, 132.7667° EPop. 89,286

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km157
Must-see57
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Izumo

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:14 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Izumo
  2. 朝山神社temple · 45 min
  3. 長浜神社temple · 45 min
  4. 浜山公園park · 45 min
  5. 鰐淵寺Buddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. 御井神社temple · 45 min
  7. Back in Izumo
Today’s loopIzumoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Izumo?

連紹寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Daienji (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 万九千神社 (temple, about 3 km), 朝山神社 (temple, about 7 km), 浜山公園 (park, about 7 km), 御井神社 (temple, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Izumo?

157 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 37 museums, 29 temples, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 buddhist sites.

Which is the nearest fort to Izumo?

西谷墳墓群 3号墓, about 2 km by road; 上島古墳 (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Izumo?

Izumo Science Center, about 1 km by road; 今岡美術館 (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Izumo?

Start in Izumo, visit 朝山神社, then 長浜神社, then 浜山公園, then 鰐淵寺, then 御井神社, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.