Kojindani Archaeological Site
In Japanese: 荒神谷遺跡（荒神谷史跡公園）
A hillside site where 380 bronze objects (swords, bells and spearheads) were dug up, now a free park with a museum.
National Historic Site (finds are National Treasures)
Nearby
- Gakuenji Temple ≈ 30 min by car
- Tachikue Gorge ≈ 35 min by car
- Former Taisha Station ≈ 40 min by car
- Tamatsukuri Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
- Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20 min by car from JR Izumoshi Station (5 min by car / 40 min walk from JR Shobara)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Site free
- Good to know
- Museum exhibition room closed Tuesdays; whole museum closed Dec 29 - Jan 3
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info