Main hall of Izumo shrine opened to public, 1st time in 59 yrs

IZUMO, Japan - Visitors walk on the veranda of the main hall of Izumo Oyashiro shrine in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, April 21. The main hall was opened to the public for the first time in 59 years in conjunction with a major refurbishing of the Shinto facility, which has been designated a national treasure.

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