Nirasaki Municipal Folklore Museum
Museum
The museum exhibits folk handicrafts of the modern era and archaeological artifacts from Nirasaki City. The archaeological collection ranges from the Paleolithic Period to early modern era and includes many Jomon pottery, stone tools, and clay figurines (dogu). The outdoor exhibit highlights early modern architecture. A waterwheel from the Meiji period and a storehouse that belonged to a wealthy merchant were relocated to the museum grounds.
- Address
- 786-3,Fujii-machi Minami-Gejo Nirasaki City Yamanashi
- Category
- Museum
- Tel
- 0551-22-1696
- Opening Hours
- 9:00~16:30 (last admission at 16:00)
- Regular Holidays
- Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday, and closed the following Tuesday and Wednesday)
Open until 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays
Days closed in lieu of public holidays (the day following a public holiday in principle; however, please inquire for details)
December 29th to January 3rd
There may be other temporary closures.
- Price
- free
- Parking
- 15 vehicles
- Access
- Approx. 5 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from JR Nirasaki Station
Approx. 15 minutes by car from Nirasaki IC on the Chuo Expressway
Please note that there is no space for large buses to stop. Bus companies are advised to contact the museum in advance.