Takayama Museum of History and Art

What it is

• A museum in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture.
• Opened in 1953 as Takayama City Local Museum.
• Reopened in 2011 as Takayama Museum of History and Art.
• Designated as a museum facility by Gifu Prefecture.

What to see

• Building uses former Nagata family cypress storehouses.
• The building was constructed in 1875.
• About 75,000 historical and folk materials are stored.
• 900 items are always on display.
• Exhibits materials on the Kanamori clan.
• Exhibits Jomon pottery from the Nukazuka ruins.

Getting there

• About a 15-minute walk from Takayama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.