Wishing for Happiness in the Land of Connections: A Guide to Bonding Spots in Shimane Prefecture Beyond Just Izumo Taisha♡

I Want to Go! The Land of Connection, Shimane ♡

Among Japan's 47 prefectures, Shimane is known as the sacred place of love, the land of connection ♡

It is said that every year in the 10th month of the lunar calendar, gods from all over Japan gather in Shimane to hold the 'Marriage Meeting' ＊

It’s a wonderful historical tourist spot that you would want to visit at least once or twice in your lifetime! ♡

The Ultimate Spot for Connection: Izumo Taisha ＊

The most famous place in Shimane is Izumo Taisha, where the god of love resides ♡

"May I meet my destined partner."

"May I marry my current partner."

"May our wedding be successful, and may we live happily ever after."

Of course, there are prayers related to love, but it’s also a shrine that attracts good connections in work and personal life ＊

But Shimane has so many more connection spots besides Izumo Taisha! Here are some popular places♩

Shimane Connection Spot 1: Pink Mailbox

The first spot to introduce is the pink mailbox located near Matsue Station inside the Karakoro Workshop ＊

It’s very retro and cute, and it’s said that sending a letter from here brings happiness to both the sender and the recipient ♡

When you travel, it might be nice to write letters to each other, drop them in, and read them after returning home ♩

➡ Here is the official site of Karakoro Workshop

Shimane Connection Spot 2: Fountain of Wishes

Next to the pink mailbox is the Fountain of Wishes ＊

Buy two stones from a nearby shop, and while chanting your wish, toss one into the fountain ♡

It seems it’s best to keep the other stone with you until your wish comes true. It’s romantic, isn’t it? ♩

Shimane Connection Spot 3: Duet Phone

The Duet Phone at the Otome Pass Maria Chapel in Tsuwano Town is also famous as a connection spot ＊

A Duet Phone is a public phone with two receivers. It is said that there are only three in Japan today...!

If you and your partner each hold one of the receivers, it seems you’ll become happy ♡

Of course, you can also call and talk together with three people ♩ It’s a very rare public phone ＊

➡ Here is the official page of Otome Pass Maria Chapel

Shimane Connection Spot 4: Mouth of Truth

Speaking of the Mouth of Truth, the sculpture in Rome, Italy is famous, but...

At the Kimachi Stone Museum in Matsue City, there is actually a tanuki's Mouth of Truth ♡

Here, if you put your hand in the mouth along with your loved one (the person you like) and pledge your love, it’s said that your love deepens ＊

➡ Here is the official site of Kimachi Stone Museum

Shimane Connection Spot 5: Heart-shaped Cobblestones

The last spot to introduce is the ground of Konya-machi shopping street in Hamada City! Somewhere on the ground, there are heart-shaped cobblestones ♡

They are pink and very cute ＊ There seem to be several different kinds of heart-shaped cobblestones, so have fun searching for them with your partner ♩

Step on them while wishing for happiness!!

➡ Here is the official site of Konya-machi shopping street

Shimane Prefecture, Full of Wonderful Charm ♡

Shimane is very famous as the land of connection ＊

When you travel, make sure to visit Izumo Taisha as well as the connection spots introduced this time!

You will surely see an increase in your love luck and enjoy happy days without a doubt! ♡