Shimonoseki City Museum of History
下関市立歴史博物館
Explore Shimonoseki's history, from ancient artifacts to samurai-era documents, in a historic building.
What it is
- A municipal museum in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
- Originated as Nagato Sonjodo, founded on October 20, 1933.
- Renamed Shimonoseki City Museum of History on April 1, 2016.
- Includes the Japan-Qing Peace Treaty Memorial Hall branch.
What to see
- Prehistoric pottery and Chofu domain documents.
- Letters and personal items of Bakumatsu patriots.
- Materials related to Wado Kaichin and the Mori family.
- Joseon Tongsinsa collection, a UNESCO Memory of the World.
- The main building, a registered national tangible cultural property.
When to go
- Closed on Mondays and the day after holidays.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山口県下関市長府川端二丁目2番27号 Open in Google Maps
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