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Inasa Beach

Inasa Beach · Inasa-no-hama Beach · 稲佐の浜

Inasa Beach has white sand and Bentenjima rock topped with a small shrine. Walk here after Izumo Taisha if you would like sea views too.

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Inasa Beach
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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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Admission

Beach visits are free. For summer swimming and facilities, check seasonal official guidance separately.

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Opening hours

Official tourism guidance specifies no fixed opening hours. Summer swimming and facility conditions follow seasonal notices.

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What to see at Inasa Beach

White sand and Bentenjima rock

Walk the white-sand beach for sea and Bentenjima views. A small shrine stands on the rock.

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How to get to Inasa Beach

Walk about 15 minutes from Izumo Taisha to the beach, or about 20–25 minutes from Izumotaisha-mae Station. The 15-minute shrine walk excludes access from Seimon-mae bus stop (正門前) to the shrine.

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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 station-bound bus first and adjust your stay.

Shimane tourism beach information Izumo Tourism Association English name

Time for a beach walk

Allow a suggested 30–45 minutes to walk the beach. This is a recommended stay, rather than operating hours; allow access time separately.

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Questions about Inasa Beach

Can I walk from Izumo Taisha to Inasa Beach?

It takes about 15 minutes from Izumo Taisha. From Izumotaisha-mae Station, allow about 20–25 minutes instead. The 15-minute shrine walk excludes travel from Seimon-mae bus stop to the shrine.

Shimane tourism beach information Izumo Tourism Association English name

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