Iwami Art Museum
島根県立石見美術館
Iwami Art Museum: a modern cultural hub in Shimane, known for its unique red-tiled roof.
What it is
- Opened October 8, 2005, as Shimane Arts and Culture Center.
- Houses the Shimane Prefectural Iwami Art Museum.
- Also includes the Shimane Prefectural Iwami Arts Theater.
- Nicknamed 'Grand Toit', meaning 'large roof' in French.
What to see
- Building features a distinctive large roof.
- Roof uses approximately 280,000 red Sekishu tiles.
- Two floors above ground, plus one basement floor.
Getting there
- About 1 km from JR Masuda Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒698-0022 島根県益田市有明町5-15 Open in Google Maps
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