Yurikan

Museum • 140 Nishigō, Watari, Watari District, Miyagi 989-2351, Japan

4(70 reviews)

Kid-friendly

Explore the history and culture of Watari at Yurikan

Located in the center of Watari, Yurikan is a comprehensive facility for satisfying history, culture, and intellectual curiosity. This castle-like building houses a local museum, library, and cafe, providing visitors with a diverse range of experiences.

Learn about the history of Watari at the local museum

In the local museum on the first floor, you can reflect on the history of Watari. The achievements of the first lord, Date Narimasa, and the development of the town through the improvement of waterways and the development of new fields are clearly introduced with actual materials and videos. Take a leisurely walk and experience the rich cultural heritage of Watari.

Hall of Books to satisfy intellectual curiosity

The library on the second floor is a paradise for reading surrounded by a calm atmosphere. Surrounded by bookshelves with a variety of genres, you can spend a moment indulging in reading without any hesitation. Additionally, you might encounter the innocent smiles of children in the picture book corner.

Enjoy a relaxing time at the cafe

For book lovers, a cafe where you can relax is an ideal place. At the cafe on the second floor, you can enjoy light meals while taking a break. You can enjoy a moment of relaxation while looking out at the streets of Watari from the large windows.

Yurikan is a comprehensive facility that satisfies history, culture, and intellectual curiosity. In this castle-like building, why not spend a relaxing time while experiencing the charm of Watari town?

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Reviews

4(5 years ago)

Katharine Davis

Beautiful exterior, made to look like a traditional castle; we visited after hours for a presentation (excellent space for a PowerPoint-led, 50-student art activity, by the way) so we did not see all that the space has to offer

4(6 years ago)

Anung Riapanitra

Yurikan is very close to Watari station and the building is like a beautiful castle.

5(2 months ago)

石原ユウスケ

I was surprised to see a castle at the east exit of Watari Station (it's not a castle). Private parking is available at the rear. There is a history museum (free of charge) on the first floor, and a library on the second floor.

4(8 months ago)

としちゃん

At first glance, it looks like a castle. Nantoka and Smoke like high places (old ones 😁), so we decided to climb up. The image shows Watari Town in early autumn from the observation gallery. The library on the second floor has a nice atmosphere and is quite comfortable, although I'm a little concerned about the expressionless guard standing there... Feel free to read a book or take a nap on the sofas and table seats located throughout the store. However, you cannot bring in pillows. In the picture book corner, I came across a young mother reading ``Guritogura'' aloud to a 2-year-old girl. This simple, warm, and peaceful scene purified my polluted heart, and I said, ``Sorry, I was the bad guy...😢.'' I felt a quiet feeling of repentance welling up in me. Well, there are historical and folklore materials on display on the first floor, and you can see them for free. Date Masamune, a fierce general who was hailed as Date Masamune's right-hand man, was an extremely talented man who encouraged the construction of irrigation canals and the development of new rice fields, and demonstrated his power as a leader by obtaining harvests that far exceeded the stone yield he had received up to that point. He performed to his full potential. I'm going to study! In addition to various actual materials, there is also video equipment, so I thought it was a compact but well-equipped resource room.

5(7 months ago)

Seed High

Although it is a building that stands out from the town of Watari, it is not actually Watari Station, but a complex located just to the east of the station. As of 2023, it will be the 29th anniversary of its opening. There is a local museum on the first floor where you can learn about the history of Watari. There is a library and a cafe on the second floor.

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