Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

Information

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.

Address / Location

99-4, Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo-shi, Shimane, 699-0701

Tweets

Highlighting Japan @HighlightingJ - 2020-11-14: #Shimane Museum of Ancient #Izumo
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ねこ式 Neko-siki @nekosikiart - 2020-02-14: (18)'Izumo and Yamato' at Tokyo National Museum.
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Amanda467 @Amanda467 - 2020-02-08: Dōtaku (Ritual Bell), Yayoi Period, Japan, 2nd-1st century B.C., Kamo Iwakura ruins, Unnan City, Shimane, (In the c… https://t.co/iUQUresGni
Highlighting Japan @HighlightingJ - 2020-01-26: #Shimane Museum of Ancient #Izumo
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Prisma @ImperialJPNfan - 2019-08-07: From July 27-29th, Princess Akiko's cultural organization Shinyusha hosted a kids camp at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Iz… https://t.co/xK5KPu3Pp8
Prisma @ImperialJPNfan - 2019-08-07: From July 27-29th, Princess Akiko's cultural organization Shinyusha hosted a kids camp at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Iz… https://t.co/yofe0RmC9W
Nagisa M @qrefrain - 2019-01-11: went to the shimane museum of ancient izumo and looked at copper blades and bells https://t.co/wN6Aqpk1IG
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Gene Stanton @GeneStanton - 2018-07-15: Had a fabulous day in and around Sakaiminato, Japan today, with a delicious lunch, the Izumo Temple, and the Shima… https://t.co/624zVpBFpW
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Rie(りえ) @RieTOiimasu - 2018-04-16: Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo is located next to Izumo Oyashiro. It’s dedicated to exhibiting the heritage of anc… https://t.co/xALZ3FTSGr
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Amelia Starling @amyelize - 2017-07-16: Visited the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo today & saw these on display - vintage Japanese fairy tale books by Laf… https://t.co/uWZGVoAFA0
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Catch Japan @catchjapan - 2016-12-29: San-in Trip!
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All About Japan @AllAbout_Japan - 2016-06-24: Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
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