Fukui City History Museum

4.0

This museum, which has a wealth of collections, including the Fukui City Shungaku Commemorative Collection, relating to the Fukui feudal domain and the Echizen Matsudaira Family, has a lot to see such as permanent exhibit rooms divided into 4 themes from pre-historic times up to the post-war recovery period as well as the Matsudaira Historical Records Room. Special exhibitions are also recommended as visitors can learn about the history of Japan and Asia while focusing on local history.

Spot details

Address: Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Houei 3-12-1 Map
Area: Fukui Area
Phone: 0776210489
Hours: 9:00-19:00
[11/June- Last Sunday of Feb.] 9:00-17:00 (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: 12/28-1/4, Temporary days closed due to exhibition changes, etc.
Fees: [Regular exhibition admission fee to view] Individual 220 yen, Group 160 yen [Common admission fee to view with Yokokan] 350 yen
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Softbank)
English Menu: Available (a compatible app is required for permanent exhibition explanations)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (barrier free throughout the building. Wheelchairs available for rental.)
Infant friendly: Yes (baby car rental available.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

No English explanations

Reviewed : 2017.09.28

A small museum, but with many interesting exhibits, such as ancient burial tombs, and old swords and armour, but unfortunately there is no English explanation for the exhibits. Found the Japanese...
Still no English explanations

Reviewed : 2017.09.13

An interesting collection of artifacts from the Fukui area. Unfortunately no English explanations to any of the exhibits so unable to learn a great deal.
Next to Yokokan Gardens

Reviewed : 2015.09.18

For just 320 Yen, you get access to both the beautiful Yokokan Gardens (voted 3rd best Japanese garden in all of Japan), and to this museum next to it. It is small but has many exhibits about Fukuis...