Tono Municipal Museum

4.5

Established in 1980, this museum is the first of its kind in Japan. It is a museum introducing the folklore and folk culture of the Tono peoples' lifestyle, environment, history, and culture. The life of the Tono people in the Tono basin valley is displayed in an easy to understand manner through documents and photographs. One can enjoy viewing the Tono Story, the picture works based on local folklore and topics, and the animated film ''Shigeru Mizuki's Tono Story.''

Spot details

Address: Iwate Pref. Tonoshi Higashidatechou 3-9 Map
Area: Hanamaki / Tono Area
Phone: 0198622340
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Sunday at the end of Monday (open if Sunday Public holiday)
[Nov.- Mar.] Monday, Sunday at the end of Monday (open if Sunday Public holiday)
[Special closing] 11/24-30, 1/28-31, New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee] General310yen, High School Students and below 160yen
Parking Lot: Available (10 spaces)
*If the space is full, please go to the nearby Citizen Center parking lot (Charge)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Tono FREE Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 26, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Great little museum.

Reviewed : 2020.03.15

This is of surprisingly high standard for a municipal museum. The 500 yen admission fee includes the loan of an audio visual device which provides a commentary in English. The displays are well...
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Reviewed : 2017.06.06

This is a neat museum at the foot of a small hill where they used to have a local castle (Nabekura Castle). Of the same modern building, the lower section is the municipal library and the upper...
Beautiful artwork and History inside

Reviewed : 2016.10.13

We went here first thing in the morning. It is cheap entry $3. There is an English Map to follow since the signs are in Japanese. The staff is very friendly and try to help, despite the language...