Sanjo City Museum of Historical, Folkloric and Industrial Materials

What it is

• A museum in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture.
• Opened in 1989, dedicated to local history and industry.
• Collects and exhibits materials from the region.
• Admission to the museum is free.

What to see

• The main building, originally the Butokuden, built in 1935.
• Butokuden building is a national tangible cultural property.
• Exhibits on Sanjo's identity, commerce, and craftsmanship.
• Displays cover Jomon to Showa era history.
• Annex "Homarea" includes honorary citizens' gallery.
• Citizens' art gallery is also in the annex.

When to go

• Main building exhibits renovated in September 2023.
• Annex "Homarea" opened in July 2024.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.