Niigata Prefectural Museum of History

This large museum, about 10,000 square meters in area, is located in Sekiharamachi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. The permanent exhibitions focus on the Jomon period and introduce the folk culture and history of Niigata. The “Jomonjin no Sekai Corner” teaches about the hunter-gatherer lifestyle of the Jomon settlers throughout the seasons. You’ll also find excavation reports and archaeological studies on Jomon culture, models of the covered walkways of Gangi-dori in the snowy Takada region, an explanation of the history of rice-making, and more.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Nagaokashi Sekiharamachi 1 Authority 2247-2 Map
Area: Nagaoka Area
Phone: 0258476130
Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Ticket sales end at 16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day for public holidays)
Fees: [Permanent Exhibition]
[Adult]520yen
[High School/University Student]200yen
[Up to junior high school student]Free
Parking Lot: Available(184spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Outdoor smoking areaAvailable
Wi-Fi: Available (permanent exhibition only)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available