Nakayama Municipal Museum of Local History and Culture

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Nakayama Muncipal Museum of Local History and Culture is located in the Central Community Center, a five-minute walk from JR Dewa-Nagasaki Station. It presents materials about the inland rural culture of the town of Nakayama, based on growing rice and fruit and boat transportation on the Mogami River. Archeological materials, documents, and folklore items, and other historic items are organized by theme into easily understood exhibits. The permanent exhibition includes materials related to the Iwaya Juhachiya Kannon popular observances, which are National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Properties. Outside the museum, visitors can see a recreation of an ancient pit dwelling. In addition, the museum also offers lectures and history classes, which foster a deeper affection for the region on the part of the local people.

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Nakayama Municipal Museum of Local History and Culture

Address: Yamagata Higashimurayama-gun Nakayamamachi Nagasaki 6005 Map
Area: Murayama Area
Phone: 0236622175
Hours: 10:00-16:00(Last entry15:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday (12/29-1/4)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]100yen
[High school student]50yen
[Elementary/Junior high school students]30yen
Parking Lot: Available(70spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes