Yakushima History and Folk Museum
屋久島町歴史民俗資料館
This museum by Miyanoura River preserves Yakushima's history and culture, featuring local artifacts and a traditional house replica.
What it is
- Museum about the history and culture of Yakushima.
- Aims to preserve culture for future generations.
What to see
- Permanent exhibition of artifacts from ancient to present.
- Prehistoric pottery, local textiles, and old fishing tools.
- Real-scale replica of a pre-WWII traditional house.
- Bamboo structure of the house can be entered and viewed.
When to go
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In detail
Located by scenic Miyanoura River, the Yakushima History and Folk Museum tells the history of the people of Yakushima and aims to preserve its culture for future generations. The museum features a permanent exhibition covering artefacts from ancient times to the present. Objects include prehistoric pottery, locally-produced textiles, and old fishing tools, many of which were acquired through excavations and donations.
One of the most impressive parts of the museum is a real-scale replica of a traditional house that was built before World War II on nearby Kuchinoerabu Island. The bamboo structure was based on old photographs and can be entered and viewed from the inside.
The museum’s signs are only in the Japanese language, but a pamphlet with English information is available at the cashier. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The entrance fee is 100 yen for adults and 50 yen for school children.
Text: 観光庁 地域観光資源の多言語解説文データベース. Reproduced unchanged. The notes above were written from that text by Japan Gems.
Where it is
鹿児島県熊毛郡屋久島町宮之浦1593 Open in Google Maps
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