Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館
Preserving the history of ancient Izumo and Shimane
Located next to Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, this museum introduces the history and culture of ancient Izumo and Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. The collection includes the largest amount of ancient bronze swords and bronze bell-shaped vessels (National Treasures) which were excavated in tremendous scales from two sites in Izumo. It also houses the Uzubashira Pillar, a huge pillar found in the ruins of the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, and a 1/10 scale model of the main hall of ancient Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine that was said to be as high as 48m.
Basic Information
| Address | 島根県出雲市大社町杵築東99番地4 |
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| Tel. No. for Inquiries | 島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館 TEL：0853-53-8600 |
| Operating Hours | 9:00am to 6:00pm [November to February] 9:00am to 5:00pm (admission until 4:30pm) |
| Fee | <Permanent exhibition> [Adults] ¥620 (¥490) [University students] ¥410 (¥320) [Elementary, junior high school, and high school students] ¥200 (¥160) *Prices in ( ) are group prices <Special exhibition> The admission fee for exhibitions may vary. |
| Holidays | 3rd Tuesday of every month (Next day if it is a holiday) |
| Access | ・Take the Ichibata Electric Railroad, get off at Izumotaisha-Mae Station, then walk approx. 7 mins. ・Take the Ichibata Bus, get off at Seimon-mae bus stop, then walk approx. 2 mins. |
| Parking Lot | ○ Free |
| Bicycle Parking Lot | ○ |
| Supported Languages | English / Korean / French / Chinese (Traditional and Simplified Chinese) |
| Universal Infomation |  Aed  Diaper changing space  Entrance ramp  Elevator  Ostomate bag facilities |
| Official Site | https://www.izm.ed.jp/ |
