Izumo-taisha
Oldest Shinto shrine in JapanIzumo-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 Shinto deity of marriage and to Kotoamatsukami, distinguishing heavenly kami. The shrine is believed by many to be the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, even predating the Ise Grand Shrine.
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AI Generated- 1200During the Kamakura period, the main structure of Izumo-taisha was reduced in size.
- 1340The Senge family's conflict led to the separation into two lineages, Senge (千家) and Kitajima (北島).
- 1744The shrine was reconstructed to the present size of 24 meters high and 11 meters square at its base.
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