Izumo Taisya
Izumo Taisha (Grand Shrine) is considered as one of the most ancient and important shrines in Japan. It is believed that the gods gather at Izumo Taisya in October to discuss the coming year's marriages, deaths, and births. Japanese call October kannazuki'' ("the month without gods"), but people of Izumo province call October kamiarizuki ("the month with gods").
According to the Kojiki (the Legendary Stories of Old Japan) and the Nihon Shoki (the Chronicles of Japan), these being the two oldest books in Japan, it is dedicated to the god Okuni-nushi and was built for him in return for him giving up the land to the Yamato rulers who is ancestor of Tennou (Japanese Emperor).
The building is designated as a National Treasure. It is said to convey the shape of the houses of great noble families of ancient times. According to records, it is supposed that the main shrine was 48 m high when it was first built. In the year 2000, three logs of more than 1 m in diameter attached to each other were found near the main shrine. This discovery has attracted much attention, as it is believed that this structure was built with these three logs forming one pillar, thus indicating that there indeed used to be a huge main shrine here.
This Starbucks has also same atmosphere around the place. The window with a grille, the tile-roofed entrance and the interior woodwork, these are inspired by the old Japanese buildings. I recommend you to walk the back street of the neighborhood.
This Starbucks has the limited three mugs, which are handmade in the special gift boxes. You may buy it as a souvenir. I think it is good design which has features of Japanese traditional art.
Izumo Taisha
The building is designated as a National Treasure. It is said to convey the shape of the houses of great noble families of ancient times. According to records, it is supposed that the main shrine was 48 m high when it was first built. In the year 2000, three logs of more than 1 m in diameter attached to each other were found near the main shrine. This discovery has attracted much attention, as it is believed that this structure was built with these three logs forming one pillar, thus indicating that there indeed used to be a huge main shrine here.
Around of Izumo Taisha
This area is steeped in mythology and folklore and since ancient times has been known as the Land of the Gods and as the birthplace of the Japanese spirit. Wherever you go in the region, be it deep into the mountains, to the friendly towns and villages or even the modern day cities, you are never far from an ancient shrine or temple which serves as a reminder that this is still very much the dwelling place of the Gods.
This Starbucks has also same atmosphere around the place. The window with a grille, the tile-roofed entrance and the interior woodwork, these are inspired by the old Japanese buildings. I recommend you to walk the back street of the neighborhood.
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