Hikiyama Museum

Museum / Science Museum

4.0

It is a museum concerning one of the three largest float festivals in Japan, the “Nagahama Hikiyama Festival” which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and is held in April every year in Nagahama City. There are four festival floats in the collection, two of which are exhibited in the museum. These luxurious and gorgeous ornaments with gold engraving, wood carving and lacquer coating are a must see. There are also an exhibition of stage dummies and a “Kid’s Kabuki” (Japanese classical drama) video show, which is performed on one of the stage floats that is a highlight of the festival. There is also a coffee shop at the museum.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Nagahamashi Motohamachou 14-8 Map
Area: Kohoku / Nagahama Area
Phone: 0749653300
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: New Year's holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults (High school students and above) 600yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Lake Biwa Free Wi-Fi)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

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Japan | Festivals

Review

Insight in to local festival

Reviewed : 2017.08.12

Small museum located in Kurobe Square - 10 minutes walk from station.Displays showcase the Hikiyama Matsuri which takes place in April, highlighting the role children play in the performance...
伝統文化の博物館

Reviewed : 2022.08.28

長浜市曳山博物館は、平成12年(2000年)10月1日にオープンしました。本物の曳山が展示されていたり、修理を行う修理ドックや曳山の文化の普及を担っている施設です。見学には約40分かかりました。
町衆の力を感じる

Reviewed : 2020.11.10

曳山を、みられます。素晴らしいです。いかに、長浜に富の集積があったかが、感じられます。しかし、現在において、この曳山まつりを維持継承していくのが、いかに大変なことかも感じてしまいます。