EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 20 MIN
Izumo Taisha: Where the Gods Gather
from Supernatural Japan · host Supernatural Japan
Send a text Step into one of Japan’s most mysterious and sacred places in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore Izumo Taisha, the ancient grand shrine of Shimane Prefecture—home of powerful legends, ghost stories, and the annual Kamiarizuki, when every god in Japan gathers in Izumo. Discover the shrine’s deep ties to Shinto mythology, its towering ancient architecture, and the supernatural tales of spirits, divine meetings, and wandering hitodama along the Izumo coast. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, yokai, Shinto history, and Japan’s hidden, off-the-beaten-path destinations. Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social X: https://x.com/MadForMaple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan Email: [email protected] Tales from Kevin Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563 Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes) MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!: https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin NEW podcast companion blogs! https://justjapanstuff.com/ Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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