Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
This history museum introduces the history and culture of ancient Izumo and Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. There is a 1/10 scale model of the main building of Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, which is said to have boasted a height of 48m during the Heian Period. Visitors may see exhibits of numerous bronze swords (national treasures) excavated from the Kojindani site, a record number of 39 bronze bells excavated from the Kamo-Iwakura site, and the daily life of the people who lived in the Izumo area in ancient times. Also on display are the bases of huge pillars (Uzu pillars), which were discovered within the grounds of Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine.
More Information about Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Street address
- 99-4 Kizukihigashi, Taisha-cho, Izumo City, Shimane
Access
Route1
- Get off the train at JR Izumoshi Station.
Board the Ichibata Bus at Bus Stop No.1 bound for Izumo Taisha / Hinomisaki
Dentetsuizumoshi --> Seimon-mae
(about 25 minutes)
Then 2 minutes by foot.
- Get off the train at JR Izumoshi Station.
Route2
- Get off the train at JR Izumoshi Station.Ride the Ichibata Electric Railway from Dentetsuizumoshi
--> Kawato (transfer to train bound for Izumotaisha-mae)
--> Izumotaisha-mae
(around 20 minutes)
Then 10 minutes by foot.
- Get off the train at JR Izumoshi Station.Ride the Ichibata Electric Railway from Dentetsuizumoshi
Opening Hours
- 9:00-18:00
(9:00-17:00 from November to February)
* Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Closed
- Third Tuesday of every month (if it is a public holiday, the museum will close on the following day)
* The museum will be closed on May 24, 2016 (fourth Tuesday).
* Only the permanent exhibition will be open to the public on November 1, 2016. The special exhibition room will be closed all day due to an exhibition change.
Website
- http://www.izm.ed.jp/english/
Best season
- All year
Point
update: Sep.3.2024
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