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Izumo Sekishu roof tiles and red townscape(出雲の石州瓦と赤い町並み)
いずものせきしゅうがわら Red Tiles of Izumo

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Glazed with a local stone that fires red, and tough enough for snow and sea wind - the tile that coloured this whole coast.
| Type | Architecture |
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| Genre | Architecture / Crafts / Ceramics |
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| City / town | Izumo |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Izumo |
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FAQ
- Where is Red Tiles of Izumo?
- It is in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
- What can I see at Red Tiles of Izumo?
- Glazed with a local stone that fires red, and tough enough for snow and sea wind - the tile that coloured this whole coast. The focus is architecture, crafts and ceramics.
- When was Red Tiles of Izumo established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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