Arishima Ikuma Memorial Museum
有島生馬記念館
A colonial-style residence turned memorial museum featuring art, fossils, and a life-sized dinosaur statue on the shore of Lake Rokaku.
What it is
- A memorial museum and branch of the Nagano City Museum opened in October 1982.
- The building was originally the 1890 colonial-style residence of Italian merchant Vivanti.
- The structure served as the home of Ikuma Arishima after he purchased it in 1921.
- The site currently houses both an art museum and a fossil museum.
What to see
- The historic colonial-style house situated on the shore of Lake Rokaku.
- A life-sized Diplodocus statue standing in front of the fossil museum.
- Exhibits dedicated to the life and work of Ikuma Arishima.
When to go
- Open Tuesday through Sunday with general admission for adults set at 500 yen.
- Avoid visiting on Mondays or the days following national holidays when the facility is closed.
Getting there
- The museum is accessible by taking a bus from JR Nagano Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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