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Koga History Museum
A legacy of Koga’s knowledge and art, revived on castle ruins where history still lives on.
Located on the former site of Koga Castle, once a flourishing stronghold, this museum broadly introduces the history and culture of Koga from prehistoric times to the modern era. The interior of this designer building, which has received numerous awards including the Architectural Institute of Japan Award and the Public Buildings Award, is mainly organized around three themes.
The first exhibition room mainly features materials related to Dutch studies, including approximately 3,000 items from the Takami Senseki Collection, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The second is lined with exhibits that clearly explain the changes in Koga’s history. The third exhibition room is also well worth seeing, displaying calligraphy and paintings by literary figures associated with Koga, including Sanga Oyama, Kyosai Kawanabe, and Seiko Okuhara. In addition to these permanent exhibitions, several special and themed exhibitions are also held throughout the year.
Also, on the nights of August 14 and 15 every year, the annual event Yume Andon to Yusuzumi is held, lighting up the castle ruins moat with lanterns.
Highlights
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A museum that broadly introduces the history and culture of Koga from prehistoric times to the modern era.
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The three exhibition rooms, focusing on materials related to Dutch studies, the history of Koga, and calligraphy and paintings by literary figures, are well worth seeing.
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Seasonal events are also a highlight, including Yume Andon to Yusuzumi held every August.
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A museum standing on the former site of Koga Castle
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Exhibiting the Takami Senseki Collection, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan
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Introducing the history and culture of Koga in a wide-ranging way
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Yume Andon to Yusuzumi, which lights up the moat with lanterns
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, there is.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, there are.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, only on the day of your visit. (Your ticket stub will be checked.)
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Is there a smoking area?
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No, there is not.
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Are there any tourist spots nearby?
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Yes, there are.
(Takami Senseki Memorial Museum, Okuhara Seiko Art Studio, Koga Literature Museum, Seal Engraving Art Museum, Koga Machikado Art Museum, Oyasumidokoro Sakamachi, etc.)
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Are wheelchairs available to borrow?
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Wheelchairs and strollers are available for loan.
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Is there a parking lot?
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Yes, there are two. Parking Lot 1 (7 standard vehicles), Parking Lot 2 (22 standard vehicles, 4 large buses)
No reservation is required, and parking is free.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 古河歴史博物館
- Postal Code
- 306-0033
- Address
- 3-10-56 Chuocho, Koga, Ibaraki
- Phone
- 0280-22-5211
- Closed on
- Mondays, the day after public holidays, and museum maintenance days (the fourth Friday of every month)
- Hours
- 9:00am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults: ¥400, elementary, junior high, and high school students: ¥100, common ticket for 3 museums (Koga History Museum, Koga Literature Museum, Seal Engraving Art Museum): ¥600
- Access
- 15-minute walk from Koga Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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