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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

A museum delving into the myths and mysteries of ancient Izumo.

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A museum exhibiting numerous valuable artifacts related to ancient Izumo, home to Izumo Taisha and many legends.

In the central lobby, the museum displays the giant pillar "Uzuhashira," which was discovered in 2000 within the precincts of Izumo Taisha. The themed exhibition rooms are divided into three sections. In "Izumo Taisha and the Festival of the Land of the Gods," a 1/10th scale model of the Izumo Taisha, which in the Heian period was a gigantic multi-tiered temple, is showcased. The "Bronze Weapons and Golden Swords" section presents an impressive sight with 358 national treasure bronze swords and 39 bronze bells lined up in a row.

Other highlights include the "Mythical Corridor," which introduces Shimane's mythological stories from texts like the "Kojiki," "Nihon Shoki," and "Izumo no Kuni Fudoki" in an easy-to-understand manner, and the "General Exhibition Room," where you can try your hand at drilling holes in jade.

Don't miss the garden featuring heart-shaped leaves on a Cinnamon tree.

Highlights

  • Exhibits precious materials related to Izumo, including national treasures.
  • Learn about Izumo Taisha through giant pillars and reconstructed models.
  • Detailed introduction of Shimane's mythological traditions found in "Kojiki" and other texts.
  • The garden features heart-shaped Cinnamon leaves and "haniwa" (clay figure) forest.

Photos

  • 1/10th scale model of the Heian-period Izumo Taisha main hall.

    1/10th scale model of the Heian-period Izumo Taisha main hall.

  • Uzuhashira pillar excavated from the Izumo Taisha precinct.

    Uzuhashira pillar excavated from the Izumo Taisha precinct.

  • A collection of national treasure bronze swords, bronze bells, and bronze spears.

    A collection of national treasure bronze swords, bronze bells, and bronze spears.

  • The building, designed by Maki and Associates, incorporates glass and steel in its architecture.

    The building, designed by Maki and Associates, incorporates glass and steel in its architecture.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

English, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean pamphlets available. (Exhibition rooms have English descriptions).

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

There are coin lockers available, but they may be inaccessible during construction or similar events.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Yes, by re-presenting the admission ticket of the day.

Reviews

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  • Sunny Liu

    各種復原模型使人更能了解出雲的歷史。

  • Andy Huang

    這兒是展示以古代出雲為主的老古資料哦

Details

Name in Japanese
島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館
Postal Code
699-0701
Address
99-4 Taishachokizukihigashi, Izumo City, Shimane
Telephone
0853-53-8600
Closed
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Business Hours
From March to October 9:00am-6:00pm, From November to February 9:00am-5:00pm（Last admission is 30 minutes before closing）
Note: The museum is scheduled to be closed for renovation from April 2025 to October 2026.
Admission
Adults 620yen, University students 410yen, Elementary, junior, and high schoolers 200yen　※If the foreigner discount is applied Adults 310yen, university students 200yen, Elementary, junior, and high schoolers 100yen
Access
About 7 minutes walk from Izumotaisha-mae station on the Ichibata Electric Railway
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)

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