Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

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Opened in 2007, the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo displays ancient artifacts such as remains from Izumo Taisha's giant stairway pillars, Japan's largest collections of excavated bronze swords and bells, and Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki (Japan's most complete remaining chronicle of ancient history). Also on display are replicas of the ancient Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, which is said to have reached nearly 50 meters in height.
Opening Hours
- 9:00 - 18:00 (March - October)
- 9:00 - 17:00 (November - February)
Closed
- 3rd Tuesday of each month
Price / Entrance Fee
- 600 yen (General, Adult)
- 400 yen (University student)
- 200 yen (Child)
Access / Public Transport
- 7 minutes walk from Izumo Taisha-mae Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway Taisha Line
- 30 minutes from JR Izumo-shi Station by the bus bound for Izumo-Taisha. Get off at Seimon-mae Bus stop.
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Address / Location
- 99-4, Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo-shi, Shimane, 699-0701
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