Shimane travel
Inasa Beach
Inasa Beach · Inasa-no-hama Beach · 稲佐の浜
Inasa Beach has white sand and Bentenjima rock, topped by a small shrine. Walk to the beach if you want to see the sea after visiting Izumo Oyashiro Shrine.
Visitor information
Address
島根県出雲市大社町杵築北2844-73
2844-73 Kizuki-kita, Taisha-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
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The beach is free to visit. Check seasonal official notices separately for summer swimming facilities and other amenities.
Opening hours
The official tourism information gives no fixed opening hours. Summer swimming operations and amenity conditions follow seasonal notices.
What to see at Inasa Beach
White sand and Bentenjima rock
Walk along the white-sand beach for views of the sea and Bentenjima rock. A small shrine sits on top of the rock.
Shimane tourism agency beach information English name from the Izumo tourism association
How to get to Inasa Beach
The walk from Izumo Oyashiro Shrine takes about 15 minutes, or about 20–25 minutes from Izumo Taishamae Station. The roughly 15-minute shrine-to-beach walk excludes travel from Seimon-mae, 正門前, to the shrine.
Shimane tourism agency beach information English name from the Izumo tourism association
Before you visit
On windy days
Omit the beach walk in rain or strong winds. If you have a fixed train or flight departure, check the bus back to the station first and adjust your stay accordingly.
Shimane tourism agency beach information English name from the Izumo tourism association
Allow time for a beach walk
We suggest 30–45 minutes walking at the beach. This is a recommended visit length, rather than opening hours; allow extra time to get there and back.
Shimane tourism agency beach information English name from the Izumo tourism association
Questions about Inasa Beach
Can I walk from Izumo Oyashiro Shrine to Inasa Beach?
It takes about 15 minutes on foot from the shrine. From Izumo Taishamae Station, allow about 20–25 minutes, so plan for your starting point. The roughly 15-minute shrine-to-beach walk excludes travel from the Seimon-mae bus stop to the shrine.
Shimane tourism agency beach information English name from the Izumo tourism association
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