Takao San
Takao San is a mountain in Izumo Shi, Shimane and has an elevation of 168 metres. Takao San is situated nearby to the quarter Taishacho-Sagiura, as well as near Taishacho-Kizukikita.Places of Interest
Highlights include Izumo Grand Shrine and Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo.
Izumo Grand Shrine
Shinto shrine
Izumo-taisha, officially Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan. No record gives the date of establishment. Located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, it hosts two major festivals. Izumo Grand Shrine is situated 3½ km southeast of Takao San.
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Museum
The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo opened in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 2007. The design, by architect Fumihiko Maki, references the locally-important tatara steel; construction was completed in March 2006. Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo is situated 3½ km southeast of Takao San.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Taisha.
Taisha
Suburb
Takao San
Latitude
35.42703° or 35° 25′ 37″ north
Longitude
132.66703° or 132° 40′ 1″ east
Elevation
168 metres (551 feet)
Open location code
8Q7JCMG8+RR
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In Other Languages
“Takao San” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “高尾山”
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