Times shown are based on the timetables at the time of the visit.
Day 1
Tokyo Haneda 0710 (Japan Airlines JAL 277) >> Izumo 0835
Izumo Airport 0850 (Airport Bus) >> Izumo-Taisha Shrine 0930
– Izumo-Taisha Shrine
Izumo-Taisha Bus Terminal 1037 (Bus) >> Hinomisaki 1057
– Hinomisaki Shrine
Hinomisaki Lighthouse 1206 >> Izumo-shi Station 1313
Izumo-shi 1504 (Limited Express Super Oki 5) >> Yunotsu 1542
Overnight stay: Onsen Ryokan Masuya
– Night Kagura
Tips for Day 1
– While waiting train at Izumo-shi Station, went to Izumo soba restaurant nearby. The grilled eel and local sake “Kinunomine” were delicious.
– The night Kagura performances are held regularly in Yunotsu Onsen. Since the performances are held at a local shrine, it was more elegant than those held at theaters.
Day 2
Yunotsu 1054 (JR) >> Masuda 1242-1311 (JR) >> Nagato City 1502-1520 (JR) >> Igami 1542
Overnight Stay: Yuya Bay Onsen Hotel Yokikan
Day 3
Igami 0924 (JR) >> Nagato-shi 0946-55 (JR) >> Mine 1031
Mine Station 1110 (Bus) >> Shuhodo 1136
– Shuhodo
– Akiyoshidai
Shuhodo 1658 (Bus) >> Shin-yamaguchi Station 1735
Dinner: Nyudou
Shin-yamaguchi Station 1835 (Airport Bus) >> Yamaguchi Ube Airport 1905
Yamaguchi Ube 2010 (ANA 3186 operated by Star Flyer) >> Tokyo Haneda 2145
Day 3 Tips
– While waiting for the airport bus at Shin-yamaguchi Station, I went to an izakaya restaurant called “Nyudo” in front of the Station. The grilled mackerel sushi was superb. Thanks to the wonderful lady at the restaurant, I made it just in time to catch the airport bus. I wish to revisit this place.