Tsuchizaki Minato Port Area Historical Museum
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Tsuchizaki Minato Port Area Historical Museum
土崎みなと歴史伝承館
Overview
The Tsuchizaki Minato Port Area Historical Museum recounts the history of Tsuchizaki as a center for trade and commerce.
Interactive panels here trace Tsuchizaki's history as a trading hub from the mid-1700s through the early 1900s, when fleets of merchant ships moved along the Sea of Japan. A separate room documents the damage from a major WWII air raid, and another section is dedicated to the Tsuchizaki Minato Hikiyama Matsuri Festival, inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016. An 11.5-meter replica of one of the festival's towering wooden floats dominates the main atrium. Historical records show that before electric lines were strung, floats reached over 20 meters in height. The museum is a 15-minute walk from Port Tower Selion.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 土崎みなと歴史伝承館
- Nearest station
- Akita Station (20 min bus)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Walk-in fine for most visits. Check hours online as smaller museums may close on certain weekdays or holidays.
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