Japan Midokoro
Northern Culture Museum
Northern Culture Museum Photo: Sgico CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Niigata Prefecture / Kōnan-ku / Northern Culture Museum

Kōnan-ku, Niigata Prefecture · Registered Tangible Cultural Property

Northern Culture Museum

Northern Culture Museum (北方文化博物館, Hoppō Bunka Hakubutsukan) is an open-air museum in Kōnan-ku, Niigata, Japan. It contains the well known mansion of a wealthy farming family called gōnō (豪農), gardens and houses from the Edo period.

From the Wikipedia article “Northern Culture Museum” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Northern Culture Museum. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationKōnan-ku, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest stationKyōgase Station, 2.7 km (straight line)
TypeRegistered Tangible Cultural Property, Important Cultural Property, Museum
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 26 more photos (Commons)

We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.

FAQ

What is the nearest station to Northern Culture Museum?
Kyōgase Station. It is 2.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Northern Culture Museum a designated cultural property?
Yes: Registered Tangible Cultural Property, Important Cultural Property.

Nearby

Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum
Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum
3.2 km away · Akiha-ku
Furutsu Hachimanyama Site
Furutsu Hachimanyama Site
8.0 km away · Akiha-ku
Niigata City Niitsu Art Museum
Niigata City Niitsu Art Museum
8.2 km away · Akiha-ku
Niigata Prefecture Archaeological Research Center
Niigata Prefecture Archaeological Research Center
8.2 km away · Akiha-ku
Yoshida Tōgo Memorial Museum
Yoshida Tōgo Memorial Museum
9.2 km away · Agano
Kuriyama Beika
Kuriyama Beika
11.1 km away · Kita-ku

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum: Soren Bradley (CC BY 4.0), Furutsu Hachimanyama Site: 小池 隆 (CC BY 4.0), Niigata City Niitsu Art Museum: Agakambara (CC BY-SA 4.0), Niigata Prefecture Archaeological Research Center: Tail furry (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yoshida Tōgo Memorial Museum: Tail furry (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kuriyama Beika: Cp9asngf (CC BY-SA 4.0)