Kiyosu City Nishibiwajima Tonya Memorial Museum

What it is

• A memorial museum in Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture.
• Dedicated to the former Biwajima Market, once a major market.
• Opened in April 1993, founded by Yamada and Noguchi families.
• The museum building was the residence of Yamada Kuzaemon.

What to see

• The restored residence building, constructed in early Meiji period.
• Exhibits on business and daily life of the market.
• A tangible cultural property since 1993.

Getting there

• 7-minute walk from Meitetsu Nishibiwajima Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.