Izumo; former province in present-day Shimane Prefecture
Historical term referring to an old province of Japan. Now used mainly in historical contexts, place names, and cultural references (e.g., Izumo Taisha).
Izumo Taisha is a famous shrine in Shimane Prefecture.
Izumo Province was once one of the regional administrative divisions of Japan.
Standard kanji spelling for the historical province and related place names.
The name 出雲 (Izumo) is of ancient origin, likely predating the introduction of kanji. The kanji are ateji (当て字) used phonetically, and the exact etymology is uncertain.