Sacred place for every Japanese

ANCIENT Shinto Shrine of Izumo Taisha Shrine, Izumo Taisha Shrine, occupies a small territory, but for the whole of Japan, it has enormous historical significance. It is located near the city of Izumo, in Shimane Prefecture. Izumo Taisha Shrine, a sacred place, built at the foot of the equally sacred mountains Yakumo and Kamiyama. This sanctuary is considered the oldest and most revered place in Japan. Torii - ritual gates at the entrance to Izumo Taisha-According to ancient Japanese manuscript, each of the buildings has reached an impressive height of 96 meters. It was believed that during the 1200 years it was the largest wooden structure in the whole empire. The oldest surviving buildings were built in 1744. For its size, it only vaguely resembles the dimensions of the ancient sacred complex. Recently, archaeologists discovered a large base of wooden pillars, which must be supported by a 30-meter structure of the sanctuary. View of the shrine complex begins massive bronze doors, which lead to the so-called conjectural hall. His entry weighs huge Japanese rope called "shimenava. This solemn rope was woven of many different herbs, and its dimensions are truly impressive. Rope length is 13 meters long and weighs about half a ton. Visitors are granted access to the inner part of the sanctuary where they can enjoy the beautiful interior, beautiful carved designs on wooden doors. Rope shimenava inner part of this sacred place is declared a national treasure of Japan. The Japanese believe that it holds in the architectural style Taisha. Paul raised the roof is made of adjoining wooden beams. Around the castle there are trees, of which usually are cut divinatory band. They are believed to bring happiness to anyone who commits this particular ritual. The most convenient way to reach the shrine of Izumo Taisha Shrine, on the train from the city of Matsue.