Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, Izumo

Name: Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Address: 99-4 Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo, 699-0701, Japan
Telephone: +81 853-53-8600

#2 among attractions in Izumo

Museum, Visitor center, History museum

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The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo opened in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 2007. ()

Local name: 島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館 Coordinates: 35°23'55"N, 132°41'20"E

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99-4 Taishacho KizukihigashiIzumo 699-0701 Japan

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+81 853-53-8600

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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Izumo Taisha, Izumo Dome, Izumo Science Center, Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum.

~970 ftNW
Landmark shrine compound and museum
Izumo Taisha, Izumo
5 min walk • Izumo Taisha, also known as Izumo Grand Shrine, is a pivotal spiritual destination nestled in the city of Izumo, Japan. This ancient Shinto shrine is steeped in mythology and is considered one of the oldest and most significant places of worship in the country.
3.1 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Izumo Dome, Izumo
80 min walk • Izumo Dome is an indoor sporting arena located in Izumo, Shimane, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 2,500 people and was opened in 1992. It has the distinction of being Japan's largest wooden building at 49 metres high, 143 metres diameter.
5 miSE
Museum, Science museum
Izumo Science Center, Izumo
128 min walk • The Izumo Science Center is a science center located in Izumo-shi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan that operates both as a school and as a center for public education.
1.9 miSE
35°22'54"N • 132°42'54"E
Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum, Izumo
48 min walk • Museum, Historical place
4.4 miSE
35°21'55"N • 132°45'22"E
Gyarari gao lai chuan, Izumo
113 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
4.1 miNW
Island
Fumi-shima
105 min walk • Fumi-shima is an islet 180 metres from the shore near Izumo, Shimane, Japan. It is a nesting place for around 5,000 Black-tailed Gulls each Spring, and has been recognised as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. The islet used to have a shrine dedicated to Homomisaki Jinja.
1.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Kami Arena, Izumo
37 min walk • Kami Arena is an arena in Izumo, Shimane, Japan.