The Itohara Memorial

Beautiful garden attached to the museum

One day trip to Okuizumo was an unforgettable trip. Okuizumo is a beautiful place with a valuable historical story. Okuizumo, located in Shimane Prefecture has recognized as the sole producer of ancie...

The Itohara family

This museum, located in the middle of the high mountains, has created a very peaceful and comfortable environment. The warrior Itohara was a powerful family, and the sword and railway were made of hig...

Meseum and garden

The iron making museum was interesting, there were also some expensive Japanese traditional goods. They also have a beautiful traditional Japanese garden.

Learning about the history of Okuizumo

Itohara Memorial is a precious but less known museum in Okuizumo introducing the history of iron production in the area. You have the feeling that you’re traveling back in time there. There are many b...

Japanese sword culture

Here you can see how Japanese swords are made, learn this wonderful history, and see the beautiful courtyard