City Guide
Directions: Izumo
13 March, 2024
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Izumo.Izumo is famous for soba noodles, sake, folk art and Taisha, the amazing shrine. We had such an amazing time while there that we had to share our favourite places to encourage you to visit too.
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Sauna Hotel The Cliff.03
Hotel Cliff Spa.Stay:
Hotel The Cliff
As the name suggests, this hotel is located on a cliff face. With only a handful of rooms, each one has its own private spa and view of the beach. As you enter you see the restaurant and bar with panoramic views of the ocean, you are then lead down a lift to a concrete, dimly lit, bunker where the rooms are. The architecturally designed space is breath taking. Book a spot at the sauna that looks over the beach and treat yourself to a sake in the spa.
Nipponia Izumo Taisha Shrine Town
This hotel is found in an old saké brewery, need we say more.
Hoshino Resorts, Kai Izumo
Charming with a spectacular view.
A beautifully designed space with everything you need.
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Enjoying the view at Hotel The Cliff.05
Private Spa at Hotel The Cliff.Coffee:
Imagine Coffee
A delightful little spot where you can drink delicious coffee and eat shokupan for breakfast.
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Izumo.07
Imagine Coffee.Drinks
Izumo Brewing Co
A quick cold one before visiting the Taisha shrine is a must! The honey/ginger beer was surprisingly yum.
Puente
A whiskey bar that looks out to the river and plays records. The owner will sculpt your ice ball at the bar in front of you.
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Puente bar.09
Izumo Brewing Co.Food
Doh Doi
Located super close to Hotel the Cliff, this izakaya serves dishes made from local produce and natural wines.
Le Cochon D’or
A bakery on one side and restaurant on the other. The curries are super delicious.
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French food in Izumo was so so good! Everything was cooked perfectly, and the owner managed to do everything on his own!
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Izumo.11
Le Conchon D'or.Käfer
A tiny Italian restaurant with natural wines.
Soba Yuzan
Izumo is known for its soba noodles and sake. This delightful place blends the two.
Kawabatazushi
Potentially the best sushi we’ve ever eaten. The master makes it to order in front of you – it’s so fresh!
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Izumo Taisha.13
Izumo Taisha.Do:
Izumo Taisha
The center of the shrine is Izumo Taisha, which is dedicated to the god Okuninushi.
Ōkuninushi Okami is widely valued as “Daikokusama'' and is celebrated in many regions across Japan. The various divine virtues shown by Okami in each region are praised by numerous divine names.
This shrine is a beautiful place to visit.
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Izumo Folk Crafts Museum.
A small museum that showcases all the folk crafts in the area.
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Craft Museum.15
Craft Museum.Shop:
Bhavan
Vintage clothing and natural wines.
Sodeshi Pottery
This is a lovely kiln makes all the pottery on site and sells them upstairs.
B Store
Located in a field, this B Store stocks Japanese brands like Needles, Daiwa and Auralee and other brands from around the world.
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Outside B Store.Objects
Objects sells all the wonderful ceramics and works from artisans from Matsue – Shimane prefecture.
Suehiro Cutlery
A place to buy cutlery, a Japanese chef knife and some frypans.