Clock Museum Treasure Museum

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A museum located on the grounds of Omi Shrine in Jingu-cho, Otsu City. The first museum in Japan dedicated to timepieces, the establishment of the museum was inspired by Emperor Tenji, to whom Omi Shrine is dedicated; Emperor Tenji had a water clock known as a “rokoku” built and establishment a system of announcing the time during his reign. The museum displays ancient and pre-modern Japanese clocks and timepieces from around the world, including one of the oldest pocket watches in Japan and valuable treasures presented to Omi Shrine.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Otsushi Jinguchou 1-1 Omi Jingu Shrine premises Map
Area: Otsu Area
Phone: 0775223725
Hours: 9:30-16:30 (However, admission is until after 16:00)
Closed: Monday (Open on public holidays)
Fees: [Admission fee]300yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (However, there is no elevator, so you will need to get off the wheelchair and use a lift to go to the 2nd floor.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

日本最古級の懐中時計

Reviewed : 2022.01.29

近江神宮の境内にある。祭神の天智天皇が大津宮に日本で初めて水時計(漏刻)を設置したことに由来。入館料は300円。1階が時計館、2階が宝物館となっている。館内撮影不可。時計館には日本に現存する最古級の懐中時計(有栖川宮家伝来)、珍しい形をした枕時計や台時計、献納された様々な時計などが、宝物館には掛軸、陶磁器、能楽面、皇族の詠進歌などが展示されている。目を見張るような品はないが、時間に余裕がある場...