Amami City Folk Heritage Museum

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

This museum is located about a 10-minute drive from Amami Airport. The left side of the museum features two permanent exhibit halls dedicated to the archaeology and folk culture of the Amami Islands, respectively. The right side of the museum is a Special Exhibit Hall where visitors can learn about the history and origins of the island through exhibits including archaeological artifacts uncovered locally in Kasari-cho and taxidermy specimens of local wildlife. The Archaeological Exhibit Hall exhibits artifacts dating from the Paleolithic era to the Middle Ages in chronological order. There is something for people of all ages to enjoy at the museum thanks to the broad range of subjects including archaeology, history, and folk customs covered by its ample exhibits.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Amami-shi Kasaricho Suno 670 Map
Area: Amami / Okinoerabu Island Area
Phone: 0997639531
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if it is a public holiday)
Fees: [General] 200yen [University/High school students] 100yen [Small/Junior high school students] 50yen
Parking Lot: Available