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"It's Like the Busy Month of Kamiari-Zuki (the Month when the Gods Gather)": Tourists Flock to Izumo Taisha Shrine! The Street Leading to the Shrine Is Packed with People, and There Are Long Lines of People Waiting for Parking
The street leading to Izumo Taisha Shrine, known as Shinmon-dori, was already packed with tourists by around 11:00 AM on September 21st. A visitor from Ehime said, "I was surprised by how many people there were." Another from Okayama commented, "I was surprised it was this crowded." Souvenir shops and restaurants were also overflowing with long lines and families. This level of activity has continued since the first day of Silver Week. An employ…
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The street leading to Izumo Taisha Shrine, known as Shinmon-dori, was already packed with tourists by around 11:00 AM on September 21st. A visitor from Ehime said, "I was surprised by how many people there were." Another from Okayama commented, "I was surprised it was this crowded." Souvenir shops and restaurants were also overflowing with long lines and families. This level of activity has continued since the first day of Silver Week. An employ…