Kashiwabara Museum

What it is

• A museum in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
• Renamed Kashiwabara Museum on October 1, 2020.
• Holds about 6,000 items.
• Known for its ancient weaponry exhibits.

What to see

• 18 designated cultural properties.
• Collection includes swords, armor, and ceramics.
• About 250 paintings are exhibited.
• Houses a national treasure sword.

When to go

• Open from 9:00 to 17:00.
• Closed only during year-end and New Year holidays.

Getting there

• Located in front of Iwakuni Castle Ropeway base station.
• Accessible by bus from Shin-Iwakuni Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.