Yamagata Prefecture Local Museum Bunshokan

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

4.5

Yamagata Prefecture Local Museum Bunshokan is located along Prefectural Route 49 in Hatagomachi in the city of Yamagata. It is housed in the remodeled and repurposed former Prefectural Office and Prefectural Assembly Hall (built in 1916). This English Gothic Revival-style building has been designated an Important Cultural Property by the national government. The museum contains exhibits about the remodeling of the building and the history and culture of the prefecture. In addition, it is possible to rent the hall, the meeting rooms, the central courtyard and other areas for various events.

Spot details

Address: Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Hatagomachi 3-4-51 Map
Area: Murayama Area
Phone: 0236355500
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: 1st/Mar. (However, in the case of Public holidays, The next day) New Year's holiday (12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Admission for persons with disabilities:Possible
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Historical building

Reviewed : 2022.12.25

We walked in and no one asked for an entrance fee. Interesting exhibition of the history of the building with many authentic details still present.
One of the facilities where you can experience the Western-style architecture of modern Japan

Reviewed : 2021.08.07

かつて山形県の県庁及び県会議事堂として使用された、イギリス・ルネサンス様式の建物。その威風堂々とした佇まい、今も多くの人を惹きつけている。正式名称は『山形県郷土館』であるが、建物の全てが展示スペースとして活用されているわけではなく、また展示されている内容も、明治時代以降の近代の史料がほぼ全てを占めている。内装はこれまで何度も修復と整備が施されているものの、可能な限り当時の面影を残しており、豪奢な...
Interesting architecture and garden

Reviewed : 2020.03.30

An imposing building perfectly sited at the end of a main street in the city, the Bunshokan once was the prefectural government office, but now houses the Yamagata Prefecture Museum. It was an easy...