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Izumo Arena

📍 999 Yano-cho, Izumo, Shimane 693-0058, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan
Category
Square & Landmark
Duration
1-2 hours when no event is on
Address
999 Yano-cho, Izumo, Shimane 693-0058, Japan
Coordinates
35.3832, 132.7405

Introduction

The Izumo Dome in Yano-cho, Izumo, was completed in April 1992 and is the largest wooden building in Japan, a 143-metre-diameter, 49-metre-high arena whose PTFE membrane roof admits soft daylight, its form inspired by the Japanese umbrella. Seating 2,500, it hosts basketball and volleyball matches and concerts, and doubles as a civic gathering point on the road to Izumo Taisha.

✨ Highlights

1
Japan's largest wooden building
A 49-metre-high, 143-metre-wide wooden dome, the biggest of its kind in Japan
2
Daylit membrane roof
The PTFE membrane floods the arena with soft daylight, so artificial lighting is rarely needed
3
Completed 1992
Finished in April 1992 by Kajima, and still in daily use more than three decades on
4
Umbrella form
The structure is modelled on the Japanese umbrella, giving the interior its elegant ribs
5
2,500 seats
No professional teams, but full-size courts for basketball, volleyball and concerts
6
Near Izumo Taisha
About 6 km from the shrine, making it a natural rest stop on the pilgrimage

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：999 Yano-cho, Izumo, Shimane
→Time needed：1-2 hours when no event is on
→Contact：Tel 0853-25-1006

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday8:30-22:00
Tuesday8:30-22:00
Wednesday8:30-22:00
Thursday8:30-22:00
Friday8:30-22:00
Saturday8:30-22:00
Sunday8:30-22:00

Open between events

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultUsually free; ticketed during events

Visitors may walk in when no event is on

Transportation

Bus

12 min by bus from JR Izumo-shi Station

Driving/Parking

Free parking; fills on event days

train

10 min from Izumo-shi Station

💡 Tips

• You can only walk in when no event is scheduled — check the venue calendar first
• Weekends and event days draw large crowds and the car park fills quickly
• The dome is highly reverberant, so keep your voice down inside
• There is an onsen health spa beside the arena, handy for afterwards
• Buses run from JR Izumo-shi Station but are infrequent — check the last one
• The membrane roof keeps the visit comfortable even in rain

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Izumo Arena?

Monday: 8:30-22:00; Tuesday: 8:30-22:00; Wednesday: 8:30-22:00; Thursday: 8:30-22:00; Friday: 8:30-22:00; Saturday: 8:30-22:00; Sunday: 8:30-22:00; Open between events

How much is the admission for Izumo Arena?

Adult: Usually free; ticketed during events; Visitors may walk in when no event is on

Any practical tips for visiting Izumo Arena?

You can only walk in when no event is scheduled — check the venue calendar first Weekends and event days draw large crowds and the car park fills quickly

How long should I spend at Izumo Arena?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours when no event is on.

How do I get to Izumo Arena?

Bus: 12 min by bus from JR Izumo-shi Station; Driving/Parking: Free parking; fills on event days; train: 10 min from Izumo-shi Station