Wakasa History Museum

4.0

This museum, which collects, stores and exhibits objects concerning the history and folklore of the Wakasa region, actively plans various events including themed and touring exhibitions in addition to a wide range of permanent exhibitions such as Buddha statues made in the region and those influenced by the former capital Kyoto, the diverse festival culture of Wakasa and artefacts from the Paleolithic to the Tumulus Periods. There are also original products incorporating typical Wakasa historical and natural scenes in their designs on sale.

Spot details

Address: Fukui Pref. Obamashi Onyu 2-104 Map
Area: Obama Area
Phone: 0770560525
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: New Year's Holiday, Sunday designated by our hotel
Fees: [Admission fee] General310yen, Free for High School Students and under, 70 years of age and over, those with a disability certificate, and one caregiver.
Parking Lot: Available(60spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

History in the making

Reviewed : 2018.12.09

This a great place to learn about the history, importance and influence of the Wakasa area. It is a very informative tour and I recommend going there. However, it may seem small compared to other...
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Reviewed : 2018.12.24

いつも頼りにしている展覧会情報サイト「artscape」に登載ないため見落とすところでした．この特別展は，企画，展示内容とも大変優れたものに感じました．また，京都などからの交通アクセスにやや難がある（鯖街道…）遠敷に博物館を作られた理由もわかったような気がします．それに，公園保存の茅葺民家，全国的に保存経費を募ったらどうでしょうか．
小滨历史博物馆

Reviewed : 2018.12.09

里面陈列有800年以前的珍贵佛像。展品比较少，博物馆的规模小，且展品较少。里头的夏日祭的花轿色彩鲜艳，很好看。