Ino Tadataka Memorial Hall

4.0

This museum showcases the achievements of Ino Tadataka who created the first surveyed map of Japan. It is located south of JR Sawara Station on Prefectural Road 55, across the river from his former residence. The memorial is divided into periods depicting Tadataka's life until he was 50 years old and the period incorporating his work on the national survey. It also features interesting aspects of his life such as his character and the fact that he traveled to various shrines and temples starting in his 30s. There is also a display of his journals and the tools he used for surveying, and you can compare his map to others of the period from around the world to understand the extent of his precision.

Spot details

Address: Chiba Pref. Katorishi Sawara I 1722-1 Map
Area: Narita / Hokuso Area
Phone: 0478541118
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: Monday (excluding public holidays)
Fees: [Adults (High School Students and above)] 500 yen
[Small/Junior High School Students] 250 yen
[Over 65] 450 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Charge parking available nearby
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Frets Hikari WiFi)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until June 1, 2020 (Information as of June 1, 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: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

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Reviewed : 2018.10.19

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Reviewed : 2022.07.24

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