Toyama City Sato Memorial Museum

Toyama City Sato Memorial Art Museum

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A museum located in Toyama Castle Ruins Park, showcasing a collection of East Asian antiquities amassed by Suekuro Sato, a businessman and tea master from Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture.

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Tourist destination images of Toyama City Sato Memorial Museum(1)

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HighlightsCollection of East Asian antiquities amassed by Suekuro Sato
Relocated tea rooms from the former Sato family residence
Shoin-zukuri style Japanese-style room
Location within Toyama Castle Ruins Park
Insights into the history of Toyama City

Basic Information

Address: 1-33 Honmaru, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Toyama

Access: Approximately a 3-minute walk from the Kokusaikaikan-mae stop on the Toyama Light Rail (Toyama City Line). Approximately a 3-minute walk from the Jōshi-kōen-mae bus stop on the Toyama Chihō Railway bus. Approximately a 5-minute walk from the Sōkurō bus stop. Approximately a 3-minute walk from the Jōshi-kōen bus stop on the City Loop Bus (South Route), operating 6 times daily. *Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in 2024, the entrances from the International Conference Center side (passing through the moat) and the Matsukawa side (near the prefectural police station) are completely closed. Please use the east entrance (near the underground parking lot and Jōshi-dōri Avenue). (Visited February 23, 2024) Note that some park pathways are raised, and parts of the monument commemorating deceased firefighters and disaster relief members are damaged. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays

Fee: General Admission: ¥210 University Students: ¥100 High School Students: ¥80 Junior High School Students and younger: Free

INFO: Photography is prohibited except in designated areas.

HP: http://www.city.toyama.toyama.jp/etc/muse/s-art/index.html

Overview

The Toyama City Sato Memorial Museum is a public museum located in Toyama Castle Ruins Park in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. It primarily exhibits a collection of East Asian antiquities amassed by Suekuro Sato, a businessman and tea master from Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture. The museum includes relocated and recreated tea rooms from the former Sato family residence, as well as a shoin-zukuri style Japanese-style room that retains its historical atmosphere. While not a large museum with an extensive collection, the reasonable admission fee of 210 yen makes it worthwhile. The collection centers around the late Mr. Sato's acquisitions, but also includes some 21st-century works. On the first floor is 'Joan,' a tea room built in the early 1920s at Suekuro Sato's birthplace in Tonami City, which has been relocated to the museum. On the second floor is 'Ryuteian,' a tea room consisting of a kitchen and annex which were moved from the residence of a Kaga clan retainer in 1868 (the first year of the Meiji era) to Suekuro Sato's home before being relocated again to the museum during its construction. The museum also features exhibits related to the history of Toyama Castle, offering insights into the history of Toyama City. Toyama Castle Ruins Park is a symbolic location in Toyama City, preserving remnants of Toyama Castle's stone walls and moats. Within the park is the Toyama City Local History Museum, offering further opportunities to learn about the city's history. The Toyama City Sato Memorial Museum is a valuable place to experience the history and culture of Toyama City. Be sure to visit when you explore Toyama Castle Ruins Park.