Why you GOTTA go to IZUMO TAISHA | Japan Station 234

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking all about one of Japan’s most famous shirnes: Izumo Taisha.

👉Topics Discussed

• About the history of Izumo Taisha
• The origins of Izumo Taisha
• The kuniyuzuri story
• How tall Izumo Taisha is
• How Izumo Taisha used to be the tallest building in Japan
• About the Kamiari Festival
• How archaelogical discoveries seem to confirm Izumo Taisha having once been 48 meters tall
• About Izumo Taisha’s status as one of Japan’s most famous shrines for “matchmaking”
• About the architecture of Izumo Taisha
• About the Izumo Taisha curse/why it’s said couples break up after visiting Izumo Taisha
• Gods partying after going to Izumo Taisha
• About Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
• And much more

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