Omori Nori Museum

What it is

• Museum dedicated to nori (edible seaweed) cultivation.
• Managed by the NPO Nori no Furusato-kai.
• Opened in April 2008.
• Commemorates Omori area's nori farming history.

What to see

• Nori production tools, designated folk cultural properties.
• The nori boat "Itomaru", built in 1955.
• A small nori harvesting boat "Bekabune".
• A recreated nori drying hut "Noritsukeba".

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Heiwajima Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.