Churches - Shimane, Japan

6 documented abandoned churches have been mapped by the Urbexology community in Shimane, concentrated mainly around Matsue-shi (2), Hamada (1), Sakaiminato (1). Each location below links to its own page with coordinates, photos where available, and access notes.

All locations

Burial Cave in Iwayaji Temple Site (Matsue-shi)
Hinomisakiinari Shrine (Izumo)
Kōzan Temple ruins (Sakaiminato)
Pagoda ruins of the Abandoned Temple of Shimofu (Hamada)
Ruins of Ryusho-ji Temple (Odacho-oda)
Yamashirogo Minami Shinzoin Temple Ruins (Matsue-shi)

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