Tsuwano Kyōdokan

What it is

• A history museum in Shimane Prefecture.
• Established in 1921 as a local history museum.
• Preserves historical materials from Jomon period to modern times.
• Registered as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2008.

What to see

• Materials on Tsuwano Castle lords.
• Displays related to the Yōrōkan han school.
• Artifacts of pioneers like Nishi Amane.
• Materials on Christian martyrs from Otome Pass.
• Works by cultural figures and artists from Tsuwano.
• Two 'Franki cannons'.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.