Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum

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Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum

Conveying the traditions of the Izumo region to the present day with a beautiful view of the Izumo-style garden.

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Surrounded by the beautiful Tsuiji-pine trees unique to the Izumo region, this facility was opened with the aim of "Inheriting the fading traditions of the Izumo region to the present generation.”

Passing through the gate, visitors will see the main house of the former Ezumi family, who once made their fortune as wealthy farmers. The magnificent house, built in 1896 (Meiji 29), has been relocated, and visitors can experience the traditional architectural features of the past. The spacious earthen floor, zelkova pillars, and black spruce beams are all magnificent, as is the dignified atmosphere. Visitors can also take off their shoes to enter the three-room structure, which consists of a san-no-ma, a ni-no-ma, and a sho-in (drawing room).

From the sho-in, visitors can enjoy a wonderful view of the Izumo-style dry landscape garden, which is paved with sand. The stone garden boasts an area of approximately 430 tsubo (approximately 1,420 square meters), planted mainly with black spruce trees and other greenery. The garden is said to have been influenced by the tea ceremony, which is why there are chozu–bachi (washbasin) along with stepping stones and lanterns.

After leisurely admiring the garden, visitors can enjoy an exhibition of representative Japanese arts and crafts as well as works by local artists at the studio. For details, check the official website.

Highlights

  • Surrounded by beautiful Tsukiji pine trees, this cultural facility preserves the traditions of the Izumo region.
  • The house was built in 1896 by a wealthy farmer, and was moved to the present location. -Visitors are free to tour the house.
  • The view of the Izumo-style garden, which has an area of approximately 430 tsubo (approximately 1,420 square meters), is nothing short of spectacular.
  • Visitors can view artwork that conveys the culture of Japan and Izumo.

Photos

  • Garden built in the late 1887s and expanded in the early Showa period(1920s ~).

    Garden built in the late 1887s and expanded in the early Showa period(1920s ~).

  • Former residence of the Ezumi family, designated as a cultural asset by Izumo City.

    Former residence of the Ezumi family, designated as a cultural asset by Izumo City.

  • Izumo-style garden can be viewed from the tatami-floored sho-in

    Izumo-style garden can be viewed from the tatami-floored sho-in

  • Special Exhibition Hall where various events and special exhibitions are held

    Special Exhibition Hall where various events and special exhibitions are held

  • Dokurakuan, a tea house of high historical value associated with Sen no Rikyu.

    Dokurakuan, a tea house of high historical value associated with Sen no Rikyu.

  • A tsuitate (single-panel portable partition) made of 800-year-old zelkova wood will also be on display.

    A tsuitate (single-panel portable partition) made of 800-year-old zelkova wood will also be on display.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

English pamphlets available.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

Are there any smoking areas?

A

Yes.

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Details

Name in Japanese
出雲文化伝承館
Postal Code
693-0054
Address
520 Hamacho, Izumo City, Shimane
Telephone
0853-21-2460
Closed
Mondays (open if National holiday ), New Year’s holiday period.
Business Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Free (Special Exhibitions are charged separately)
Access
About 20 minutes walk from Ichibata Electric Railway's Hamayamakoen-Kitaguchi Station.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)