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Izumo Plain

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The Izumo Plain is a coastal lowland in Shimane Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast of western Honshu. It is associated with some of Japan's most significant prehistoric and ancient sites, including the Izumo-taisha grand shrine, one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines in the country. The plain has been continuously settled since ancient times. The area is also known for archaeological discoveries from the Yayoi and Kofun periods.

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Where is the Izumo Plain located?

The Izumo Plain is a coastal lowland in Shimane Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast of western Honshu. Its position gives it both agricultural importance and a close connection to ancient sites in the Izumo region.

Why is Izumo-taisha important to the Izumo Plain?

Izumo-taisha is one of Japan's oldest and most important Shinto shrines. Its presence makes the plain significant not only geographically but also in Japanese religious history and tradition.

What archaeological sites are associated with the Izumo Plain?

The region is associated with major prehistoric and ancient sites, including the Kojindani archaeological site and the Kamo-Iwakura bronze-bell site. These discoveries helped demonstrate the importance of ancient Izumo in western Honshu.

What is the Izumo Plain's relationship to ancient Japan?

The plain was a setting for significant prehistoric and ancient communities in the Izumo region. Sites such as Kojindani and Kamo-Iwakura, together with Izumo-taisha, show that it was more than a modern agricultural lowland.

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