Izumo Taisha-mae Station

Izumo Taisha-mae Station is the terminus of the Taisha Line, and is located 8.3 kilometers from the opposing terminus of the line at on the Kita-Matsue Line. This station is served by local and express services. The station is the only rail link between Taisha and Izumo since the closure of the JR Taisha Station and the Taisha Line in 1990. ==Station layout==

The station consists of one bay platform. The station building was designed in a Western architectural style with striking stained glass windows as a feature. Formerly there was a tower as part of the central building, this has since been removed. The station building was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1996. In 2009, it was certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as an important Heritage of Industrial Modernisation site for its value to the promotion of tourism. The station is staffed. Izumo-Taisya-mae-STA Inside.jpg|Inside the station building Izumo-Taisya-mae-STA Gate.jpg|wicket gates Izumo-Taisya-mae-STA Platforms.jpg|Platforms BATADEN Izumotaishamae Sta inside.jpg|Approach to Izumo Taisha-mae Ichibata-dehani52-2017-8-3.jpg|Preserved Dahani 52 carriage ==Adjacent stations==

Izumo Taisha-mae Station opened on as . It was renamed Izumo Taisha-mae in . ==Passenger statistics==

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 803 passengers daily. ==Surrounding area==

• Izumo Taisha Shrine • Takenoya Ryokan, founded in 1877, • Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo • Izumo City Taisha Junior High School ==See also==