Northern Culture Museum

Museum / Science Museum
The Northern Culture Museum utilizes a residence of the Ito family, which was a large scale farming family in Echigo, and its construction was completed in 1889 after some eight years. The large residence has 65 rooms in a property of 8,800 tsubo (29,040 square meters). There are many sightseeing areas such as the Sanrakutei which has a large hall with 100 tatami mats facing a beautiful garden, a tea room, which was also used an office, and a two-storey earthen gate storehouse built around 1885. In the residence, there are displays of artistic crafts and archaeological documents as well. It is also a well-known place for wisteria, and the beautiful wisteria flowers in the courtyard bloom around late April to early May.

Spot details

Address
Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Kounan-ku Soumi 2-15-25 map map Map
Phone
0253852001
Hours
[Apr.-Nov.]9:00-17:00
[Dec.-Mar.]9:00-16:30
Closed
open everyday
Fees
[Admission fee] Adults800yen, Children400yen
※100yen discount for groups (20people and above)
Parking Lot
Available(200spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Available
English Menu
Available
Note
Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 17, 2020 (Information as of May 14, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget
[Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time
60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Pet friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • A restored residence that captures the History and Culture of the Area.
    5.0 Reviewed : 2023.06.09
    This a Great place to learn about the history and lifestyle of the people of Niigata.I was fascinated by the ethnobotany and how the people of this area utilized the plants not only for aesthetics...
  • Not a real museum
    1.0 Reviewed : 2018.05.30
    We had difficulty finding this place, and once we did and paid the ¥350 fee each, we quickly realised it wasnt worth it. Its not actually a museum - just some rich guys house with his possessions...
  • Museum in vernacular architectures and Japanese garden
    5.0 Reviewed : 2018.05.27
    We were fascinated by the beauty and scent of superb wisteria garden.The Garden view from Main house is amazingly beautiful !For the handicapped guest, Staffs of the museum treat us gently and...

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