Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館
Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-07 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo opened in 2007 in the city of Izumo, Shimane. Its building, designed by Fumihiko Maki and completed in March 2006, refers to the tatara ironmaking important to the area. The permanent collection focuses on Izumo Taisha, the Izumo Fudoki and Kofun-period bronzes, including National Treasures from the Kōjindani site, as well as on everyday life in Shimane through history.
Izumo Taisha is about 500 m away, and Izumo Taisha-mae Station about 650 m in a straight line. We have not checked opening hours or fees.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
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What this place is
The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo (島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館, Shimane kenritsu kodai Izumo rekishi hakubutsukan) opened in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 2007. The design, by architect Fumihiko Maki, references the locally-important tatara steel; construction was completed in March 2006. The permanent collection focuses on Izumo-taisha, Izumo Fudoki, and bronze artifacts of the Kofun period - including National Treasures from the Kojindani site - as well as the history of life in Shimane.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Museum
Nearby station
Nearby station: Izumo Taisha-mae (Taisha line), about 650 m from the spot in a straight line.
Worked out on 2026-09-14 from this place’s map position, using HeartRails Express station data and station names from Wikidata. The distance is a straight line, not a walking route, and says nothing about buses, transfers or timetables — plan the trip on Google Maps.
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