AICEL Shura Hall

What it is

• A lifelong learning center, opened in 1994.
• Formal name is Fujidera City Lifelong Learning Center.
• Its name 'Shura' refers to an ancient sled.

What to see

• Building exterior based on a boat-shaped Haniwa.
• Exhibits artifacts from the Kofun period.
• Largest and oldest water bird-shaped Haniwa is displayed.
• This water bird Haniwa is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Largest boat-shaped Haniwa is also on display.

Getting there

• An 8-minute walk from Fujidera Station.
• Adjacent to the Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage Site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.