Tōhoku History Museum

What it is

• A museum dedicated to the history of the Tohoku region.
• Opened in 1999, evolving from an earlier historical materials museum.

What to see

• General exhibition room covering history from Paleolithic to modern times.
• The Konno Family Residence, built in 1769.
• The residence is a designated tangible cultural property.

When to go

• Open 9:30 to 17:00.
• Closed on Mondays and for New Year holidays.

Getting there

• One-minute walk from Kokufu-Tagajo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.