Inasa Beach

稲佐の浜

Inasa Beach is on the coast west of Izumo Oyashiro Shrine. In Japanese tradition, gods from all over Japan arrive here every year, and a welcoming ceremony is held in the 10th month of the old lunar calendar. A small island called Benten-jima, with a little shrine on top, stands on the sand. The sunset behind the island is famous, and the beach is part of a Japan Heritage story.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

There are no set opening hours.

Admission

Free.

Getting there

About 15 minutes on foot from Izumotaisha-Mae Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway.

From JR Izumoshi Station, take the Hinomisaki Line bus (about 39 minutes) to the Inasa-no-Hama stop. It is about 12 minutes on foot from Izumo Oyashiro.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The large rock Bentenjima on the beach has a small Shinto shrine on top. Visitors can simply view it from the beach.
Every year in the 10th lunar month a Shinto ceremony to welcome the gods is held here after sunset.
In summer the beach is popular for swimming.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Shimane and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.