Japan Midokoro / Shimane Prefecture / Matsue / Izumo Kokufu
Matsue, Shimane Prefecture · Historic Site
Izumo Kokufu
- Nearest stationHigashi-Matsue Station 2.9 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Izumo Kokufu (出雲国府) was the provincial capital of Izumo Province in the late Nara period though Heian period. It was located in the Okusa-cho, Yamashiro-cho, and Takeya-cho, neighborhoods of the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture in the San'in region of Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Izumo Kokufu” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Izumo Kokufu. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Matsue, Shimane Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Higashi-Matsue Station, 2.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 8 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Izumo Kokufu?
- Higashi-Matsue Station. It is 2.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Izumo Kokufu a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Abedani Kofun: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iwayaato Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Okadayama Kofun: 小池 隆 (CC BY 3.0), Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka: G41rn8 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yamashiro hōfun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
