Nirasaki Folklore Museum

Nirasaki City Folk Museum

Museum • Minamigejō-786-3 Fujiimachi, Nirasaki, Yamanashi 407-0004, Japan

3.6(272 reviews)

Kid-friendly

Explore the History and Culture of Yamanashi at Nirasaki Folklore Museum

Nirasaki Folklore Museum is a fascinating facility where you can experience the history and culture of Yamanashi Prefecture. Admission is free and anyone can visit easily, with valuable materials from the Jomon period unearthed locally to the Showa period being exhibited.

Reflecting on the Ancient Jomon and Yayoi Era Corner

Many Jomon pottery and clay figures are displayed, allowing glimpses into the lifestyle of that time. Even though they are just fragments, the unique-shaped clay figures stimulate the imagination. Yayoi period pottery is also on display, astounding visitors with the advanced craftsmanship of ancient people.

Experience the Defense and Attack of Shinfu Castle Diorama

In the diorama replicating the territory of Shinfu Castle, you can experience the defense and attack of that period. The surrounding terrain is clearly represented, allowing for a vivid experience of the siege. You can also freely receive a stamp of Shinfu Castle.

Nostalgic Showa-era Living Scenes

Exhibits include household items and buildings from the Meiji to Showa eras. There are water wheels actually used at the time, and Showa-era houses used for TV drama filming, allowing visitors to reminisce about the life of that era. Along with nostalgia, you can also appreciate the wisdom and ingenuity of our predecessors.

Nirasaki Folklore Museum is a fascinating facility where you can touch the history and culture. Admission is free and anyone can feel free to visit, so why not visit once?

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Reviews

4(3 weeks ago)

森豊

free. Parking available. This is a place where many people come to get the castle seal of Shinpu Castle. On the first floor, there are dioramas of Shinpu Castle and historical sites related to the Takeda clan. On the second floor, you can see Jomon pottery and daily necessities of common people from the Taisho era. Outside, there is a storehouse (first floor residence, second floor storehouse), a large water wheel, and a sign that was used as a filming location for "Hanako and Anne." [Other details] Several actors visited during the filming of the taiga drama "Sanada Maru" and signs were posted. The warehouse is part of the residence of Kinroku Ono, the founder of the JR Minobu Line. If you look closely, you can see that the rain gutters were hidden with wood, and that there were many types of glass between the boards, indicating that it was a wealthy merchant at the time. The exhibit from the Jomon period includes clay figurines with masks (late Jomon period). This type of clay figurine is called a ``masked clay figurine,'' and ``Masked Goddess'' (National Treasure, Nagano, Chino City) is famous. The diorama related to the Takeda clan has lights that show places related to Nobuyoshi Takeda, including Takeda Hachimangu Shrine. Nobuyoshi is the great-grandson of Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu. If you like Jomon pottery, we recommend that you also visit the Minami Alps City Furusato Cultural Heritage Museum, which is located about 15 to 20 minutes from here (free of charge). There is a really cute clay figurine made of pieces that Hiroshi Aramata and Arata Iura have seen.

4(2 months ago)

wankorochan

I went to see Shinpu Castle's 100 Famous Castle Stamps and castle stamps. Admission is free. You can have a lot of fun with clay clay and earthenware. Also, the 2014 morning drama series Hanako no Anne was filmed nearby.

4(4 months ago)

Y氏

I stopped by on a bike tour🏍 I came to see the restored model of Shinpu Castle's territory, and the display of Jomon pottery here is amazing. Just like at the Shakado Ruins Museum, you can see valuable Jomon pottery, and it's very worth seeing. Free❗️ Outside is a water wheel that was actually used during the Showa era. There is a house from the Showa era that was used in the NHK drama 👘 It's not glamorous, but I thought it was a good place to think about old Japan. There were almost no people, so it's more like a place to visit by yourself than a couple or family. We recommend that you go around slowly 😁

3(4 months ago)

たなかミノル

Stamps for the next 100 famous castles are free. Parking is also free. If you are going by train, it is better to take a taxi. The return trip is downhill, so it takes about 20 minutes to walk to Nirasaki Station.

4(a month ago)

hiro h-

You can tour for free. There are many exhibits such as Jomon pottery and clay figurines, and there is also a diorama of Shinpu Castle? I'm glad it was easy to understand. Also, I personally like tools, furniture, and agricultural machinery that show the modern lifestyle, so I enjoyed this exhibit as well. I think it's best to look at it as a gateway to the history of the Nirasaki area.

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