Northern Culture Museum

Museum / Science Museum

4.0

The Northern Culture Museum utilizes a residence of the Ito family, which was a large scale farming family in Echigo, and its construction was completed in 1889 after some eight years. The large residence has 65 rooms in a property of 8,800 tsubo (29,040 square meters). There are many sightseeing areas such as the Sanrakutei which has a large hall with 100 tatami mats facing a beautiful garden, a tea room, which was also used an office, and a two-storey earthen gate storehouse built around 1885. In the residence, there are displays of artistic crafts and archaeological documents as well. It is also a well-known place for wisteria, and the beautiful wisteria flowers in the courtyard bloom around late April to early May.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Kounan-ku Soumi 2-15-25
Area: Niigata / Aga Area
Phone: 0253852001
Hours: [Apr.-Nov.]9:00-17:00
[Dec.-Mar.]9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults800yen, Children400yen
※100yen discount for groups (20people and above)
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 17, 2020 (Information as of May 14, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Not a real museum

Reviewedï¼2018.05.30

We had difficulty finding this place, and once we did and paid the ¥350 fee each, we quickly realised it wasnt worth it. Its not actually a museum - just some rich guys house with his possessions...
Museum in vernacular architectures and Japanese garden

Reviewedï¼2018.05.27

We were fascinated by the beauty and scent of superb wisteria garden.The Garden view from Main house is amazingly beautiful !For the handicapped guest, Staffs of the museum treat us gently and...
Lovely garden

Reviewedï¼2018.05.12

Niigata’s Northern Culture Museum was a surprise delight for our visit. The area is not too big, a good 1.5-2 hrs should be sufficient. We had a rental car which made the visit easier. Delightful...