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Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. The rainiest months in Izumo are July, September, August and June, with each month seeing an average of 241 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Izumo. Get out into nature with places such as Hamayama Park, Shimane Flower Village and Inasa Beach. Cultural attractions include Izumo Yayoinomori Museum, Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo and Izumo Quilt Museum. Visit landmarks such as Izumo Taisha, Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse and Izumo Okuni Tower.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Izumo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Izumo (IZO), 8.1 mi (13 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Yonago (YGJ), which is 29.1 mi (46.8 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Izumo Izumoshi Station, Izumo Izumotaishama Station or Inonada Station.