Izumo Province

The most sacred Shinto shrine, dedicated to Amaterasu the sun goddess, ritually rebuilt every 20 years.

One of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines, dedicated to Okuninushi, lord of the unseen world.

Japan's highest and most sacred mountain, believed to be the dwelling place of kami and a source of immortality.

The celestial bridge from which Izanagi and Izanami stirred the primordial ocean to create the islands of Japan.

The shadowy land of the dead ruled by Izanami, from which Izanagi barely escaped after seeing his wife's decayed form.

The High Plain of Heaven, dwelling place of the heavenly kami including Amaterasu and the celestial court.