Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum Spots in Myoko / Joetsu Area

  • Kasugayama Castle Ruins Field / Kasugayama Castle Ruins Monogatari-kan Museum
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    3.5
    24 Reviews
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Daizu 334
    Kasugayama Castle Ruins Field is where Kasugayama Castle once stood, Kasugayama Castle was once famously the home of Uesugi Kenshin, a renowned military commander of Japan's Warring States period. The castle's earthen base, moat, and hottatebashira (embedded timber frame structure) have been rebuilt based on archeological surveys. Rabbitear irises planted in the castle's dry moat bloom around early May. At the Kasugayama Castle Ruins Monogatari-kan Museum, visitors can watch documentary videos on Uesugi Kenshin and how Kasugayama Castle looked in its prime. Museum exhibits also include items such as folding screens decorated with scenes telling the tale of the Battle of Kawanakajima. In addition, here you can get your card stamped to add to your collection of Japan's Top 100 Castles Stamp Rally stamps.

    春日山麓に有る上杉家の資料館です。城跡からの出土品の展示や川中島合戦のビデオも放映されていました。館内は撮影OK、また入館無料なので歴史好きな方は訪問を。

  • Itoigawa Museum of History and Folklore
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
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    Niigata Itoigawa-shi Ichinomiya 1-2-2

    糸魚川全体の歴史資料館、だと思って訪問したのですが、私も、その名前を聞いたことがある、郷土史家の相馬御風の研究成果が展示されているところでした。なかなか興味深かったです。

  • Mimei Ogawa Literature Museum
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Motoshirocho 8-30 Takata Library
    Mimei Ogawa was a Joetsu City-born novelist and children’s story author. Known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan, this museum was built to introduce his achievements, works, life, and historical background. Welcoming everyone, the museum makes it easy to come in contact with the author’s worldview through screenings of animated versions of his most famous works and a documentary on his life, as well as a recreation of the study where he spent his final years. In order to familiarize as many people as possible with his works and literature, the museum holds events such as readings conducted by volunteers. An adjoining gallery for local residents can be used for exhibitions of paintings, photographs, crafts, and other works.
  • Goze Museum Takada
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Higashi-honcho 1-2-33
  • Shio no Michi Museum
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    4.5
    8 Reviews
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    Niigata Itoigawa-shi Yamaguchi

    糸魚川から姫川沿いの国道148号を松本方面に向かい、途中シーサイドバレースキー場に向かって左折すると到着します。 元々は別の場所にあった建物をこちらに移設したようです。 この資料館は地域で運営しているとのことで、住民の皆さんが交代で受付を担当されており、今回訪れた時は、工務店の方でした(作業服に工務店のお名前が)。 歩荷(ボッカ)と呼ばれる、塩の道で荷物を運んだ人々の使った道具などが展示されていま...

  • No History Folk customs Museum
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Niigata Itoigawa-shi No 7471

    この建物は、昭和55年に現地に移築されたそうです。中門造りという建物で新潟県、長野県の北部、豪雪地帯の農家の暮らしを再現したものです。かなり大きな建物ですが、中の生活用具、室内の様子、室内にかけてある衣類など私自身にはピンとこない部分ばかりですが、当時、このような場所で生活をしていたご年配の方々には、懐かしくおもしろいと思われます。又、現在も殆ど同じような感じで暮らしている方もいるかと思います...

  • Hida History Folk customs Museum
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    Niigata Myoko-shi Itsukaichi 1123-6
  • Myoko Seishonengakushushisetu
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    Nigata Pref. Myoukoushi Sekigawachou 2-chome 8-32
  • Joetsu Chikyukankyo School Nakanomata Gakushushisetu
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    Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Nakanomata 4652-2
  • Rinsenji Temple Treasure Hall
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Nakamonzen 1-1-1
  • Rice shop To Sake shop Nonazozo
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    Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Sanwa-ku O 867-1
  • Yoshikawa Chiku Kominkan Masaho Annex
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Yoshikawa-ku Akasawa
  • Itoigawa Chojagahara Archaeological
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    Niigata Itoigawa-shi Ichinomiya 1383
  • Takada Machikado Community Center
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Honcho 3-chome 3-2
  • Kijiya Folk customs Museum
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    Niigata Itoigawa-shi Otokoro 797-1
  • Jisuberi Museum
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    Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Itakura-ku Sarukuyouji Positive cleaning temple 401-1
  • Maki History Folk customs Museum
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Maki-ku Miyaguchi Yama no Waki 1483-1
  • Yusei Museum Bunkanmaejima Memorial
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    Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Shimoikebe 1317-1
  • Minzokushiryotenjijo
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    Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Oshima-ku Tamugi
  • Joetsu Kiyosato Hoshi no Furusato Museum
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Kiyosato-ku Aoyanagi 3436-2

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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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