Museum / Science Museum Spots in Shimane Area

  • Stars and Forest Science Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho Makurase 806-1
    A science museum located at Mt. Makurase, and one of Japan's best spots for watching the night sky. On the same site as the Nichihara Astronomical Observatory, it has displays on space and the Earth's environment. Completed in 1994, the facility disseminates information about the global environment, with a focus on forests and astronomy. Easily understandable commentary is provided through videos and three-dimensional exhibits. The Nichihara Astronomical Observatory is adjacent; it has one of the largest apertures among astronomical telescopes open to the public in Japan. Tsuwano residents can use it free of charge.
  • Nishinoshima Furusato Museum
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Oki-gun Nishinoshimacho Beppu 56-10

    フェリーの出航前に時間があり訪ねた。親切に説明してくれた。島の生活.人口、お勧めの場所など教えてくれました。

  • Sanso Learning Center Keios
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Yasugi-shi Kameshimacho 2-1

    安来の9号線から少し海側に入った、分かりにくい立地ではあり、こぢんまりとした科学館。内容はわかりやすく、酸素の活用や製造を学べた

  • Tsuwano Konjakukan
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho Machida I270-4
  • VOGAWatchMuseum&Cafe
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Gotsu-shi Hashicho I1255-230
  • Hamanobusha
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Matsue-shi Mihonosekicho Mihonoseki 586
  • Masuda Municipal History Folk customs Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Masuda-shi Honmachi 6-8
  • Yuyu Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Oda-shi Yunotsucho Yunotsu I791-4
  • Chiisana Natural Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Gotsu Sakuraecho Onuki 847-3
  • Kamei Onkokan Foundation
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho Nakaza I906
  • Tsuwanocho History Folk customs Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho Makurase 218-1
  • Amacho Gotoba In Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Oki-gun Amacho Ama Nakazato
  • Ama Geopark Base Facility
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Oki-gun Amacho Fukui 1375-1
  • IZUMONO-en
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukiminami 836-1
  • Museum Shop I Chiba Ta
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukihigashi 99-4

Shimane Areas

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What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.

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