Yatsushiro City Museum, Mirai no Mori Museum

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A stylish museum designed by world-renowned architect Toyo Ito. It presents Yatsushiro's history and culture from ancient times to the present day, offering diverse perspectives.

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HighlightsStylish building designed by world-renowned architect Toyo Ito
Introduction to Yatsushiro's history and culture from ancient times to the present
Heirlooms from the Matsui family and Yatsushiro-yaki pottery
Artifacts from kofun (ancient burial mounds) and castle ruins, Myoken Festival materials
Model of Yatsushiro Castle and historical documents from various periods

Basic Information

Address: 12-35 Nishimatsugaejocho, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kumamoto

Access: Take a Machi Bus or Mina Bus from JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line Yatsushiro Station, or the Minami-Yatsushiro Station, and get off at the "Kensatsucho・Homukyoku・Shi Hakubutsukan Mae" stop. It's right next to the stop. It's also 6km from the Yatsushiro Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (closed the following day if a Monday falls on a public holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd). Please note that the museum may be temporarily closed or closed for exhibit changes, so please check in advance.

Fee: Adults: ¥310, University/High school students: ¥200, Junior high school students and younger: Free (Group discounts available for 20 or more people) Special Exhibition: Adults: ¥600, University/High school students: ¥400, Junior high school students and younger: Free (Group discounts available for 20 or more people) Free admission days: May 5th (Children's Day), November 3rd (Culture Day)

INFO: The museum will be closed for approximately two years from July 1st, 2024, for renovations.

HP: https://www.city.yatsushiro.kumamoto.jp/museum/index.jsp

Overview

The Yatsushiro City Museum, Mirai no Mori Museum, is a municipal museum located in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Opened in 1991, it was designed by the world-famous architect Toyo Ito, known for numerous prestigious buildings including the Taiwan University Social Science Building and the National Taichung Theater. Yatsushiro possesses a unique character, combining a predominantly rural landscape with the features of a castle town that flourished around Yatsushiro Castle, completed in the early Edo period. The museum presents the history and lives of Yatsushiro's people through exhibits ranging from ancient pottery excavated locally to contemporary materials. The collection includes heirlooms from the Matsui family, former lords of Yatsushiro Castle; Yatsushiro-yaki (Takada-yaki) pottery; Higo Tsuba (sword guards); Miyaji Washi paper; somekawa (dyed leather); artifacts from burial mounds and castle ruins; materials related to the Myoken Festival; a model of Yatsushiro Castle; and historical documents from various periods. A particularly noteworthy exhibit is a collection of dolls recreating the Edo-period procession of the Yatsushiro Myoken Festival, which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The museum also serves as a venue for local artists to showcase their works. Seasonal special exhibitions featuring outstanding artwork and rediscoveries of Yatsushiro's past are held throughout the year and are always well-received. The Yatsushiro City Museum, Mirai no Mori Museum, is a highly recommended sightseeing spot for a deep understanding of Yatsushiro's rich history and culture.