Museum of Historical and Folklore Materials

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

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This history museum is located in Hatsukaichi City. Documents and folk culture items relating to the history and culture of Itsukushima Island, also called Miyajima, are preserved and on display at this museum. The historical artifacts concerning the Taira clan, who worshiped at this Itsukushima shrine, are of foremost interest. The erstwhile life of the residents of Miyajima Island can be tangibly experienced through the plethora of items, such as the rickshaws and earlier mailboxes, and memento ladles. A portion of the museum is housed in the former dwelling and clay storehouse of the Egami family, who were wealthy merchants prospering during the late Edo period and Meiji period. The beautifully manicured Japanese garden with a pond can be enjoyed from the main dwelling. The museum is a 3-minute walk from the Itsukushima Shrine exit.

Spot details

Museum of Historical and Folklore Materials

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyajimachou 57 Map
Area: Miyajima Area
Phone: 0829442019
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (latest entry until 16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if it is a public holiday), 12/26-31
Fees: [Admission fee]General300yen, Senior Citizens(Over 65*certification required)150yen, High School Students170yen, Elementary and Junior High School StudentsFree
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (some restrictions apply)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A very interesting museum

Reviewed : 2019.10.09

I haven’t planed to visit this one, but happy i did. It shows ordinary life tools, worship tools, a traditional Japanese house and all sort of ancient scrolls . A very pleasant and interesting...
Well worth a visit

Reviewed : 2019.03.09

We were quite surprised with this Folk museum. It does not look like much from the outside but it is beautiful inside with a lovely garden. Definitely worth a visit.
Loved our time at this old home

Reviewed : 2018.06.27

While spending a couple of days in Miyajima we spent a couple of hours at this great old home that goes back to the early 19th. Century.Marvellous to walk around and see how the people lived in that...