Shimane Art Museum

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島根県立美術館

Japan's largest museum dedicated to water-themed art, with stunning Lake Shinji sunset views.

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What it is

Largest museum in the San'in region.
Opened in March 1999.
Theme is "a museum harmonizing with water."
Designed by Kikutake Kiyonori Architects.

What to see

Many artworks depicting water.
Rooftop observation terrace.
West side of the building is glass.
Views of sunsets over Lake Shinji.

When to go

Sunsets over Lake Shinji.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 島根県松江市袖師町1-5
Area: Matsue, Shimane
Official site: www.shimane-art-museum.jp
Phone: 0852-55-4700
Opening hours: 10:00 until 30 minutes after sunset (until 30 minutes after sunset from March to September)
Getting there: Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen Station — about 17 min on foot (1.1 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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