Izumo
Izumo, in Shimane Prefecture on Japan's San'in coast, is home to Izumo Taisha, one of the country's most venerated Shinto shrines and a major pilgrimage destination. The wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the city sits close to both the coast and mountain terrain.
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- Population172,775
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
Izumo: quick answers
Where is Izumo?
Izumo is in Izumo City, Japan, about 111 km69 miles in a straight line from Hiroshima.
How do you get to Izumo?
The nearest airport is Izumo (IZO), about 27 min away by road. The nearest train station is 電鉄出雲市, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Izumo?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is July, with about 202 mm8.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Izumo?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 5 restaurants, 2 cafés and 27 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Izumo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Matsue, Sakaiminato and Yonago.