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Shimane Museum

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

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島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館

Explore ancient Izumo culture and artifacts at this modern history museum.

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
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What it is

  • A history museum in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.
  • Opened on March 10, 2007.
  • Exhibits materials from ancient Izumo cultural sites.

What to see

  • 358 bronze swords from Kojindani Site.
  • 16 bronze spears from Kojindani Site.
  • 6 bronze bells from Kojindani Site.
  • 39 bronze bells from Kamo-Iwakura Site.
  • 1/10 model of Heian-period Izumo Grand Shrine main hall.
  • The Uzubashira pillar in the central lobby.

When to go

  • Closes April 1, 2025, for renovation.
  • Reopens in October 2026.

Getting there

  • Located east of Izumo Grand Shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

島根県出雲市大社町杵築東99-4 Open in Google Maps

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