This is a comprehensive museum with a variety of exhibits on Iwate’s history, geology, plant and animal life, etc. There are replicas of Iwate’s major cultural properties such as Buddhist images, as well as various samurai items such as swords, armor, and uniquely designed helmets. There is also an impressive skeletal specimen of Mamenchisaurus.
VENUE DETAILS
- Address
- 34 Matsuyashiki, Ueda, Morioka City
020-0102 岩手県盛岡市上田松屋敷34 - Hours
- 9:30-16:30 ( admission by 16:00 )
- Regular holidays
- Mondays ( Tuesday, if Monday is a holiday ) ; 12/29-1/3; 9/1-9/10
- Admission
- Admission: adults 300 yen; students 140 yen; free admission for high school students and under ( excluding special exhibits ) Group admission ( 20 or more ) : adults 140 yen; students 70 yen; free admission for high school students and under
- Access 1
- Bus from JR Morioka Station Station-Ueda Line Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 11 Get off at Matsuzono Bus Terminal 25 min 019-662-2111 ( Iwateken Kotsu Matsuzono Office )
- Access 2
- Transfer at Matsuzono Bus Terminal Matsuzono Loop Bus ( clockwise direction ) Get on at Matsuzono Bus Center Boarding Area 6 Get off at Kenritsu Hakubutsukan-mae; 3 min 019-662-2111 ( Iwateken Kotsu Matsuzono Office )
- Access 3
- Taxi About 25 min. from JR Morioka Station
- Access 4
- Bicycle Rental Sasaki Bicycle Shop 9:00-18:00 12 bicycles available 019-624-2692
- Access 5
- Car About 25 min. from Morioka IC
