Museum • 107 Niikichō, Yamatokoriyama, Nara 639-1021, Japan
Yamatokoriyama City is one of the leading goldfish production areas in Nara Prefecture. The "Kurayama Goldfish Museum", where you can touch the history and culture, has become a place where you can fully experience the charm of the region.
As soon as you step into the museum, you will be greeted by tanks of various types of goldfish swimming. Their vivid colors and graceful figures are like moving jewels. Particularly eye-catching are the giant goldfish over 60cm long. Their presence is simply breathtaking.
Display cases are filled with materials that convey the history of goldfish breeding in Kurayama. You can catch a glimpse of the traditions passed down from the Edo period and the efforts of the producers. There are also numerous books on goldfish, and you might find an intriguing one.
The museum has an ambience that reflects the passage of time in places, but this, in turn, tells the story of the attachment to Kurayama's goldfish culture. You will also sense the pride rooted in the local community through the attentive attitude of the staff. This museum offers a chance to encounter the rich local charm while featuring goldfish as its theme. Why not stop by and experience the unique goldfish culture of Kurayama?