Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
This is a history museum located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. It exhibits materials highlighting the history of Izumo around the Izumo Taisha shrine, and the Iwami silver mine. This museum houses the 358 bronze swords, a national treasure, as well as bronze spearheads, and dotaku (a bell-shaped bronze vessel supposed to have been put to some ceremonial use) from the Kojindani ruins and 39 dotaku from the Kamoiwakura Ruins. The Uzu pillar groupings, thought to be from the Izumotaisha inner shrine dating back to mid-13th century and many other treasures are displayed. A miniature replica model of Izumotaisha inner shrine during the Heian period can be seen too. The museum also houses the Shinwa mythology theater, a cafe, and shop.
Spot details
- Address
- Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachoukidukihigashi 99-4 Map
- Phone
- 0853538600
- Hours
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9:00-18:00
[Nov.- Feb.]9:00-17:00
※Latest entry time is 30 minutes before closing hours - Closed
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*Subject to change - Fees
- [Permanent exhibition] General 620 yen (group 490 yen), University student 410 yen (group 320 yen), Elementary, junior high and high school student 200 yen (group 160 yen)
- Parking Lot
- Available(244spaces)
- Credit Card
- Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
- Smoking
- Not available (no smoking inside the building)
- Wi-Fi
- Available(Shimane Hajimari Wi-Fi)
- Vegetarian Menu
- Not available
- English Menu
- Available (English audio guide rental/Not available fee at the time of viewing)
- Note
- *Closed due to maintenance in the building until April 23, 2019
- Average budget
- [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Should probably be your first stop in Izumo before the shrine
- This museum is packed with artifact and info about the area.You should probably visit this before heading to the shrine.The audio guide was really nice and I enjoyed this museum a lot!Theres a...
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- good for take time visit here
- good for take time visit here to know more about japan ancient story & religion esp for Izumo is important place of it.
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- Good history lesson with discount
- Foreigners with passport got discount. But not sure if this is permanent or for limited time. Discounted price is ¥300 & we can also take a free english audio guide that explains each display. Can...
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