Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
In Japanese: 島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館
Next to Izumo Taisha, showing 358 bronze swords and 39 bronze bells (National Treasures) and a model of the shrine's legendary towering hall.
Nearby
- Izumo Taisha Shrine ≈ 10 min by car
- Former Taisha Station ≈ 15 min by car
- Inasa Beach ≈ 15 min by car
- Hinomisaki Lighthouse and Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Gakuenji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 7 min walk from Izumo-Taisha-mae Station (Ichibata Railway)
- Fee
- Permanent exhibition: adults ¥680, university ¥450, school children ¥220
- Good to know
- 9:00-18:00 (Nov-Feb until 17:00); closed 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info