Overview
The Itohara Memorial Museum is a history museum in Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture. It serves as the memorial museum of the Itohara family, one of the "three great tatara iron-master houses" that prospered through tatara ironmaking, and preserves its history and records. Adjoining facilities can be enjoyed together.
Highlights
- ●Exhibits on the history of the Itohara family, a great iron-master house
- ●The Itohara family residence, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property
- ●The Itohara garden, a nationally Registered Monument
- ●The "Senshin-no-michi" woodland walking path
History
The Itohara family is known as one of the "three great iron-master houses" that prospered through tatara ironmaking. This memorial museum was established to convey the family's history and related records. Adjoining it are related facilities including the residence, garden, and a walking path.
Access
The museum is located in Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture. Visitors typically arrive by local public transport or car.
Best season
With a museum, garden, and woodland walking path, a visit is best when the greenery and seasonal scenery can be enjoyed.
Map
35.1750, 133.0352 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View materials on the Itohara family and tatara ironmaking in the museum
- 2Tour the Itohara family residence, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property
- 3Take in the Itohara garden, a nationally Registered Monument
- 4Walk the "Senshin-no-michi" woodland path
Did you know?
💡 The adjoining café "Sabō Jūgodai" is a converted Taishō-era building.
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