Izumo (ε‡Ίι›²εΈ‚), a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. It is home to the Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most significant Shinto shrines, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike. The city also boasts beautiful coastal scenery along the Sea of Japan and numerous historical sites, including ancient burial mounds and traditional Japanese gardens. Izumo's economy is supported by agriculture, fishing, and tourism, with a focus on preserving its historical and cultural landmarks while promoting sustainable development.

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Districts and Postal Codes in Izumo

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District Postal Code
Asayamacho γ€’693-0213
Ashiwatacho γ€’693-0035
Arakayacho γ€’693-0044
Idaiminamimachi γ€’693-0027
Inaokacho γ€’693-0071
Inomecho γ€’691-0024
Imaichicho γ€’693-0001
Imaichicho Kitahonmachi γ€’693-0002
Imaichicho Minamihonmachi γ€’693-0003
Uppuruicho γ€’691-0042
Unatecho γ€’693-0105
Ekikitamachi γ€’693-0007
Ekiminamimachi γ€’693-0008
Edaotsucho γ€’693-0017
Etacho γ€’693-0056
Enya Ariharacho γ€’693-0023
Enya Kanmae γ€’693-0024
Enya Zenkocho γ€’693-0028
Enyacho γ€’693-0021
Enyacho Minamimachi γ€’693-0025
Enya Haramachi γ€’693-0026
Ojimacho γ€’699-0821
Otsuasakura γ€’693-0015
Otsukacho γ€’693-0063
Otsushinzakicho γ€’693-0012
Otsucho γ€’693-0011
Okadacho γ€’691-0063
Ogitochicho γ€’693-0013
Okuugacho γ€’691-0021
Ottachicho γ€’693-0216
Oyamacho γ€’693-0051
Kamauracho γ€’691-0043
Kamienyacho γ€’693-0022
Kamiokadacho γ€’691-0064
Kamishimacho γ€’693-0101
Karakawacho γ€’691-0023
Kaashimocho γ€’691-0025
Kandocho γ€’693-0034
Kusakacho γ€’693-0072
Kutamicho γ€’691-0034
Kuchiugacho γ€’691-0014
Kunidomicho γ€’691-0011
Koizucho γ€’691-0052
Kozakaicho γ€’691-0074
Koshicho γ€’693-0031
Kozucho γ€’691-0041
Koryocho Itazu γ€’699-0817
Koryocho Oike γ€’699-0816
Koryocho Sashiumi γ€’699-0811
Koryocho Sanbu γ€’699-0813
Koryocho Jorakuji γ€’699-0814
Koryocho Nibu γ€’699-0812
Koryocho Hatamura γ€’699-0815
Saigocho γ€’691-0015
Sakauracho γ€’691-0051
Sadacho Azabara γ€’693-0501
Sadacho Oro γ€’693-0504
Sadacho Kamihashinami γ€’693-0526
Sadacho Kezu γ€’693-0521
Sadacho Satsume γ€’693-0523
Sadacho Shimohashinami γ€’693-0525
Sadacho Susa γ€’693-0503
Sadacho Takatsuya γ€’693-0524
Sadacho Tanbe γ€’693-0506
Sadacho Harada γ€’693-0502
Sadacho Higashimura γ€’693-0512
Sadacho Hitokubota γ€’693-0522
Sadacho Yawatabara γ€’693-0511
Sadacho Yoshino γ€’693-0505
Satokatacho γ€’693-0064
Shiotsucho γ€’691-0044
Shimamuracho γ€’691-0004
Shimokoshicho γ€’693-0032
Shimoyokocho γ€’693-0046
Shiroedacho γ€’693-0006
Jinzaiokicho γ€’699-0822
Jinzaishinmachi γ€’699-0825
Sotozonocho γ€’693-0042
Sonocho γ€’691-0076
Taishacho Udo γ€’699-0762
Taishacho Uryu γ€’699-0764
Taishacho Kitaaraki γ€’699-0722
Taishacho Kizukikita γ€’699-0702
Taishacho Kizukinishi γ€’699-0751
Taishacho Kizukihigashi γ€’699-0701
Taishacho Kizukiminami γ€’699-0711
Taishacho Sagiura γ€’699-0761
Taishacho Shurimen γ€’699-0721
Taishacho Nakaaraki γ€’699-0741
Taishacho Nyunan γ€’699-0732
Taishacho Hishine γ€’699-0733
Taishacho Hinomisaki γ€’699-0763
Taishacho Yokan γ€’699-0731
Takaokacho γ€’693-0066
Takamatsucho γ€’693-0053
Takicho Okutagi γ€’699-0905
Takicho Oda γ€’699-0903
Takicho Kanbara γ€’699-0906
Takicho Kuchitagi γ€’699-0904
Takicho Kumura γ€’699-0901
Takicho Taki γ€’699-0902
Takudanicho γ€’691-0062
Takucho γ€’691-0061
Takeshicho γ€’693-0014
Chiimiyacho γ€’693-0033
Chigocho γ€’691-0071
Tsukiyamashinmachi γ€’693-0029
Tsunematsucho γ€’693-0057
Tenjincho γ€’693-0005
Togocho γ€’691-0065
Tofukucho γ€’691-0031
Tokoroharacho γ€’693-0214
Nakanocho γ€’693-0062
Nakanomihokita γ€’693-0081
Nakanomihominami γ€’693-0082
Nagahamacho γ€’693-0043
Nadabuncho γ€’691-0003
Nishijinzaicho γ€’699-0824
Nishishinmachi γ€’693-0037
Nishizonocho γ€’693-0041
Nishidaicho γ€’691-0012
Nishidanicho γ€’693-0102
Nishihayashigicho γ€’693-0073
Nishihiratacho γ€’691-0002
Noishidanicho γ€’691-0066
Nozatocho γ€’691-0072
Nojiricho γ€’693-0103
Hamacho γ€’693-0054
Hiebaracho γ€’693-0104
Higashibaracho γ€’699-0823
Higashi Zonocho γ€’693-0045
Higashi Hayashigicho γ€’693-0074
Hikawacho Aikawa γ€’699-0615
Hikawacho Agu γ€’699-0611
Hikawacho Imazaike γ€’699-0644
Hikawacho Okinosu γ€’699-0551
Hikawacho Gakuto γ€’699-0501
Hikawacho Kamishobara γ€’699-0505
Hikawacho Kaminaoe γ€’699-0624
Hikawacho Kanba γ€’699-0503
Hikawacho Kanpi γ€’699-0613
Hikawacho Gui γ€’699-0614
Hikawacho Kurome γ€’699-0553
Hikawacho Sakada γ€’699-0555
Hikawacho Sanbuichi γ€’699-0554
Hikawacho Shussai γ€’699-0612
Hikawacho Shobara γ€’699-0502
Hikawacho Tobimura γ€’699-0621
Hikawacho Torii γ€’699-0623
Hikawacho Naoe γ€’699-0631
Hikawacho Nakanosu γ€’699-0552
Hikawacho Nashima γ€’699-0622
Hikawacho Harashika γ€’699-0643
Hikawacho Fukudomi γ€’699-0642
Hikawacho Mitsugane γ€’699-0504
Hikawacho Minami γ€’699-0641
Himebara γ€’693-0068
Himebaracho γ€’693-0061
Hiratacho γ€’691-0001
Hiranocho γ€’693-0065
Funatsucho γ€’693-0106
Heiseicho γ€’693-0036
Besshocho γ€’691-0022
Honjocho γ€’691-0032
Makikitamachi γ€’693-0211
Makicho γ€’693-0212
Matsuyorishimocho γ€’693-0052
Mandacho γ€’691-0033
Midamicho γ€’691-0013
Mitsucho γ€’691-0053
Mihocho γ€’691-0045
Mimikucho γ€’693-0215
Yashimacho γ€’693-0055
Yanocho γ€’693-0058
Yabicho γ€’693-0067
Yoshinocho γ€’691-0073
Rokuonjicho γ€’691-0075
Watarihashicho γ€’693-0004

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
γ€’170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Izumo for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Izumo, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Izumo. The first type of PO box is provided by Izumo Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


To find various applications and forms for Izumo Ward Office, check out this list


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Izumo to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from Β₯2,050 for a 1kg parcel to Β₯64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at Β₯1,800 for a 1kg parcel to Β₯21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Izumo via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.