Tōkamachi City Museum
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Tōkamachi City Museum
【十日町市博物館】
Overview
The Tōkamachi City Museum was founded in 1979 and is broadly divided into three zones that interweave the history of Tōkamachi and the Shinano River Basin.
The Tokamachi City Museum divides its collection across three zones covering the Shinano River Basin from the Jomon period to today. The Sasayama exhibit includes flame-style pottery from 14,000-350 BCE that became the first National Treasure designated in all of Niigata Prefecture. The textiles section traces weaving in the region back to the Jomon period, when fabric imprints were found on pottery bases, and showcases the ramie-based Echigo chijimi crepe technique. The snow country zone focuses on the tools, clothing, and architecture developed to survive winters that regularly bring two meters of snow. The museum moved to a new building in June 2020.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 【十日町市博物館】
- Nearest station
- Joetsu-Myoko Station (50 min drive)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Walk-in fine for most visits. Check hours online as smaller museums may close on certain weekdays or holidays.
Accessibility
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