Travel in Shimane
Inasa-no-hama Beach
Inasa-no-hama Beach · 稲佐の浜
Inasa-no-hama is a white-sand beach with a small shrine on Bentenjima rock. Walk to the beach for sea views after visiting Izumo Oyashiro.
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
Map locationAdmission
Beach access is free. Check seasonal official information separately for summer swimming and related facilities.
Opening hours
The official tourism guide does not specify fixed opening hours. Summer swimming and related facility conditions follow seasonal notices.
What to see at Inasa-no-hama Beach
White sand and Bentenjima rock
Walk the white-sand beach for sea and Bentenjima views. A small shrine stands on the rock.
Shimane tourism body's beach guide English name from the Izumo tourism association
How to get to Inasa-no-hama Beach
Walk about 15 minutes from Izumo Oyashiro to the beach, or about 20–25 minutes from Izumo-Taisha-mae Station. The shrine's 15-minute estimate excludes travel from Seimon-mae (正門前) to the shrine.
Shimane tourism body's beach guide English name from the Izumo tourism association
Visiting tips
On windy days
Omit the beach walk in rain or strong winds. For a booked onward train or flight, check the bus back to the station first and adjust your visit time.
Shimane tourism body's beach guide English name from the Izumo tourism association
Time for the beach walk
Allow a suggested 30–45 minutes at the beach. This is a recommended visit length, rather than operating hours; travel to and from the beach is extra.
Shimane tourism body's beach guide English name from the Izumo tourism association
Questions about Inasa-no-hama Beach
Can I walk from Izumo Oyashiro to Inasa-no-hama?
It is about 15 minutes on foot from the shrine. From Izumo-Taisha-mae Station, the walk is about 20–25 minutes, so plan around your starting point. The 15-minute shrine walk excludes travel from Seimon-mae bus stop to the shrine.
Shimane tourism body's beach guide English name from the Izumo tourism association
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