Wakasa Museum of History and Folklore

Great museum of local history

A definite "don't miss" when in Wakasa. Several historical buildings showing how they lived in the past, and a museum of local history. Also a local art museum (changing exhibits), and very nice garde...

Original Text

At the foot of the mountain, which is a little far from Wakasa station, buildings that were once scattered in the town have been relocated. Some of these buildings exhibit historical and folklore materials, and you can remember Wakasakura Town in the past along with the building. There is also a parking space and admission is free.

Original Text

The "Wakasakura Local Culture Village" is divided into "Takumi no Kan", "Sanhyakuda's House" and "Historical Folklore Museum", and you are asked to register at "Takumi no Kan", but admission is free. The "History and Folklore Museum" was a style that entered an old folk house, and it felt like a reminiscent of the old life not far away. If anything, there is a center of gravity in "folklore" and there are not many exhibits about "history of the surrounding area", but this museum itself is also a typical Dozo-zukuri building in the Meiji period, which is worth a look ...

Original Text

From the city of Wakasa to the mountain a little. The gate of Mt. Mudoyama Eifukuji has been relocated to facilities such as the Wakasa Town History and Folklore Museum, Takumi no Kan, and Mr. Sanmokuda's residence, and although it is a little miscellaneous, it is collected with characteristics that introduce the city of Wakasa. All are free facilities, and you can enjoy relaxing sightseeing by going up and down.

Original Text

About 15 minutes walk from Wakasa Station. Admission is free, but you need to book at "Takumi no Kan". ■ Takumi no Kan A facility where you can experience woodworking. When I visited the museum, an exhibition of the works of a local Senryu artist was held at the gallery. ■ Mr. Sanhyakuda's house A house that served as a shoya. Built in 1694, it was relocated to its current location in 1993. The thick beam makes the shoya feel the style. ■ Eifukuji Sanmon The gate of Eifukuji, which was abandoned, was relocated in 1981. Enshrined inside ...