The first day of Izumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival. (Izumo-taisha)

Izumo-taisha

Oldest Shinto shrine in Japan

Izumo-taisha , officially Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan. No record gives the date of establishment. Located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, it is home to two major festivals. It is dedicated to the god Ōkuninushi , famous as the…