Title Hinomisaki

  • Tottori
  • Shimane
  • Okayama
Topic(s):
Shrines/Temples/Churches Activities National Parks/Quasi-National Parks
Medium/Media of Use:
Web Page App, QR code, etc.
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2018
Associated Tourism Board:
Daisen-Oki National Park

日御碕神社


概要

日御碕は、島根半島西端の岬にあります。この地域には、日本で最も高い石造りの灯台や聖なる島、色鮮やかな神社など、数々の自然や歴史的な見どころがあります。聖なる島は古代より崇められ、年に一度夕日の神事が行われ、今なお一般の立ち入りは禁止されています。観光客は柱状節理が広がるここにしかない特徴的な景色とともに壮大な夕日を楽しむことができます。日本で最も重要な神社である伊勢神宮がこの国の昼を守る一方で、鮮やかな朱色の日御碕神社は日本の夜を守ると考えられています。日御碕周辺の海岸地域の宗教的、歴史的な場所を散策することに加え、カヤック、シュノーケリング、スキューバダイビングなどの様々な人気のあるマリンスポーツも楽しめます。

Hinomisaki


Overview

Cape Hinomisaki is at the western tip of the Shimane Peninsula. The area is home to numerous natural and historical attractions, including sacred islands, Japan’s tallest stone lighthouse, and a vividly painted shrine. Revered since ancient times, Hinomisaki’s islands are the site of an annual sunset ritual. The sacred islands are off-limits to the public, but visitors still flock to the Hinomisaki shoreline to enjoy the unique view of the sunset illuminating the columnar jointing rock formations. The brilliant vermillion Hinomisaki Shrine is believed to protect Japan at night, while Ise Jingu, the most important shrine in Japan, acts as the country’s guardian during the day. In addition to strolling through the many important religious and historical sites, visitors to the coastal area around Cape Hinomisaki can choose from a diverse menu of popular marine sports that includes kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

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