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Izumo Kokufu
Izumo Kokufu Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Shimane Prefecture / Matsue / Izumo Kokufu

Matsue, Shimane Prefecture · Historic Site

Izumo Kokufu

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

LocationMatsue, Shimane Prefecture
Nearest stationHigashi-Matsue Station, 2.9 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 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

Abedani Kofun
Abedani Kofun
0.6 km away · Matsue
Iwayaato Kofun
Iwayaato Kofun
1.0 km away · Matsue
Okadayama Kofun
Okadayama Kofun
1.2 km away · Matsue
Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka
Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka
1.3 km away · Matsue
Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple
Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple
1.3 km away · Matsue
Yamashiro hōfun
Yamashiro hōfun
1.8 km away · Matsue

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)