Iwaki Gokokan (Former Shimamoto Inn)

Iwaki Folk Museum (formerly known as Shimamoto Inn) is a historical building built as the Shimamoto Inn of the Iyo Matsuyama Clan. The restored Onarimon gate and the guest room retain the atmosphere of the time, creating a deep and fascinating atmosphere. Why not experience the feeling of being a literary master at this place visited by famous writers such as Bakusui Wakayama and Isamu Yoshii? Admission is free.

At Iwaki Folk Museum (formerly Shimamoto Inn), there is a materials room that literary figures such as Wakayama Bokusui and Yoshii Isamu visited. Through valuable materials such as their poems, literary works, and strips of paper and postcards they left behind, you can feel the atmosphere of the time. It's a must-see place for literary enthusiasts. Admission is free, so please come and visit.

At the Iwaki Folk Museum (formerly Shimamoto Jin), there are exhibits of weapons and household items from the Edo period handed down from the Shimamoto Jin site. By viewing these valuable materials, you can get a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the time. Admission is free, so please come and visit. It's full of deep features that history buffs won't be able to resist!

The garden of the Iwaki Folk Museum (formerly the Shimamoto Inn) is filled with monuments and beautiful scenery. There are monuments to Toshio Minami, who loved tanka poetry, as well as to Mokichi Saito and Isamu Yoshii. You can spend a relaxing time in a space where nature and history harmonize. Admission is free, so please come and visit. You are sure to have a peaceful and calming time!

The Iwaki Folk Museum (formerly the Shimamoto Inn) is a museum where you can learn about the history and culture of Iwaki Island, home to blue lemons. This building, located on the site of the Miura family's residence, was also used as a place for daimyo lords to stay during the Edo period. Many literary figures, such as Bakusui Wakayama and Isamu Yoshii, also visited the place, and you can feel the atmosphere of the time. Admission is free.