The Shimane Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe “Sahimel”
島根県立三瓶自然館 サヒメル
Museum showcasing the natural wonders of Mt. Sanbe and Shimane Prefecture
Located at Mt. Sanbe associated with the Daisen-Oki National Park, this museum provides knowledge and understanding of the surrounding environment, environment of Shimane, the formation of the Japan Sea, and etc. which can then be applied to its outdoor workshops. With a full-scale astronomical observatory complete with a planetarium with a theater and a museum for children, this museum is sure to make a whole day of fun for the whole family.
Basic Information
| Address | 大田市三瓶町多根1121-8 |
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| Tel. No. for Inquiries | （三瓶自然館サヒメル）公益財団法人しまね自然と環境財団 TEL：0854-86-0500 |
| Email for Inquiries | info@nature-sanbe.jp |
| Operating Hours | 09:30 to 17:00 (Admission until 16:30) *Astronomical observation is at a different time |
| Fee | [Adults] ¥400(Special exhibition periods are separate) [Elementary and junior high school students] ¥200 |
| Holidays | ・Every Tuesday ・New Year Holidays *May be closed for other maintenance *Open daily during summer vacation |
| Access | ・Approx. 60 mins. by bus from Odashi Station on the Sanin Main Line, then get off at Sanbe "Sahimel" Nature Museum bus stop ・Approx. 35 mins. by car from Matsue Expressway Yoshida-Kakeya IC ・Approx. 60 mins. by car from Hamada Expressway Oasa IC ・Approx. 90 mins. by car from Chugoku Expressway Miyoshi IC |
| Parking Lot | ○ Free |
| Universal Infomation |  Aed  Diaper changing space  Entrance ramp  Elevator  Ostomate bag facilities  Nursing room / nursing space  Toilets for non-guests  Western-style toilets  Wheelchair accessible (multi-functional) toilet |
| Official Site | http://nature-sanbe.jp/sahimel/ |
