Susa Shrine is a rewarding detour for travellers interested in Izumo's mythological landscape beyond Izumo Taisha. The shrine is associated with Susanoo-no-Mikoto, one of Shinto's major deities, and its rural setting gives it a different atmosphere from the region's more famous and busier shrines.
The visit is partly about mood: old trees, quiet precincts, local belief, and the sense that Izumo's sacred geography extends well beyond the coast. It is not convenient without a car or careful bus planning, so treat it as a deliberate half-day addition rather than a casual city-centre stop.