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Bunshokan - Yamagata Prefecture Local Museum

Japan, 3-4-51 Hatagocho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture 990-0047

Built in 1916 by Shinnosuke Tahara and others, it is a brick building in the early-modern British revival style. It is a nationally designated important cultural property, and the facility is preserved and open to the public, and permanent exhibitions are held to deepen understanding of the local area. Since its completion in June 1916, the symbolic tower clock has continued to tick away time.

Business Time
  • Monday:  9:00~16:30
  • Tuesday:  9:00~16:30
  • Wednesday:  9:00~16:30
  • Thursday:  9:00~16:30
  • Friday:  9:00~16:30
  • Saturday:  9:00~16:30
  • Sunday:  9:00~16:30
Telephone number 023-635-5500
Website https://www.gakushubunka.jp/bunsyokan/
Access
  • From JR Yamagata Station, take the route bus via Shiyakusho and get off at "Shiyakusho-mae", then walk for 1 minute. About 10 minutes by car from the Yamagata Zao IC on the Yamagata Expressway.
Language 日本語
Other Closed: 1st and 3rd Mondays (or the following day if it falls on a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) Admission free
Last Update : 2022.12.16   Yamagata City

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