Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum Spots in Gotsu / Hamada Area

  • Hanzake Nature Museum of Mizuho
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    Shimane Pref. Ochigunonanchou Kamikamedani 475
    "This Japanese giant salamander museum is located an approximately 20-minute drive from the Oasa Interchange on the Hamada Expressway. It is also called ""hanzake"" in Shimane Prefecture and more commonly ""living fossils,"" the museum has a Japanese giant salamander breeding exhibit. Besides the large water tank where they are bred that is about five meters wide and reproduces the river in Onan-cho, there is a corner there you can learn about the behavior of the giant salamander by experiencing their smell and other things. In addition, it is also a facility where you can learn about the rich nature of Onan-cho. In addition, they also sell cute souvenirs of Japanese giant salamander figurines."

    島根県ではオオサンショウウオのことを「ハンザケ」と呼んでいるそうです。今年9月に生まれたばかりの赤ちゃんから、30年前に動物園から譲り受けたお父さんまで、「3千万年前の化石と今の姿がほとんど変わっていない世界最大の両生類」を見ることができました。

  • Tougeinosatozenkaisangama
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Pref. Hamadashi Nagasawachou 528-1
  • Onancho Local Hall
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    Shimane Ochi-gun Onancho Shimokamedani
  • Ishishuwashikaikan
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    Shimane Pref. Hamadashi Misumichoufuruichiba 589
  • Miura Shiyo Insect
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    Shimane Hamada Misumicho Furuichiba 589
  • Hamada Kanagi Folk customs Museum
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada Kanagicho Haza I426-1
  • Hamada Local Museum
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    Shimane Hamada Kurokawacho 3746-3
  • Hanorekishi Museum
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    Shimane Pref. Hamadashi Kushirochou 1-8
  • Misumicho History Folk customs Museum
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    Shimane Hamada Misumicho Misumi 1539-1
  • Hotaru no Yakata
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    Shimane Ochi-gun Onancho Shimokuchiba 1001-1
  • Hamada Jo Museum
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada Tonomachi 83-246

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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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