亮点
- Kamimukae-sai welcoming ritual at Inasa Beach, Nov 18, 19:00
- Kamiari-sai main rites at the shrine, Nov 19, 9:00
- En-musubi Tairai (matchmaking grand rites) on Nov 23 and 25
由来与背景
In the 10th lunar month, when the rest of Japan calls it 'Kannazuki' (the month without gods), Izumo calls it 'Kamiari-zuki' (the month with gods) -- tradition holds that Japan's eight million kami travel here to discuss the coming year's en-musubi (bonds and matches) before heading home.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Ichibata Dentetsu Railway from Izumoshi Station (by JR Izumo-shi) to Izumo-taisha-mae Station (~25 min, Y550), then 10 min on foot.
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, date night, families
温馨提示
Some rites are shrine-ceremony only (not open seating) -- arrive early at Inasa Beach for Kamimukae-sai and follow shrine-staff guidance on where the public may stand.
常见问题
- What is Kamiari-sai at Izumo Taisha?
- Kamiari-sai is the festival marking Kamiari-zuki, the one month a year (Nov 9-Dec 8, 2026) when Japan's gods are said to gather at Izumo Taisha instead of staying at their home shrines -- the opposite of "Kannazuki," the godless month, as the period is known everywhere else in Japan.
- When is the Kamimukae-sai welcoming ritual in 2026?
- Kamimukae-sai takes place at Inasa Beach on November 18, 2026, at 19:00, followed by the main Kamiari-sai rite at the shrine on November 19 at 9:00.
- Is Izumo Taisha free to visit during Kamiari-sai?
- Yes, shrine grounds admission is always free. Some rites are shrine-ceremony only, but Inasa Beach and the main approach are open to the public.