Yamaga City Museum

The Yamaga City Museum is a valuable treasure trove that conveys the spirit of the Kofun period. It houses the only stone knife-shaped ironware in the country, as well as rare comma-shaped bronze ware. The colorful decorative wall paintings excavated from the Chibusan Kofun are reminiscent of modern art. There's no doubt that you'll be captivated by their beauty, which is filled with unsolved mysteries!

The Yamaga City Museum displays a wealth of archaeological and historical materials from the Kikuchi River basin, allowing visitors to experience the cultural assets of Yamaga City in a space where a late Edo period folk house and the Ōtsubo Bridge, the second largest aqueduct in Japan, have been relocated and restored. In addition, valuable materials such as those excavated from the Hōdahigashihara ruins can also be viewed. This is a place where you can deeply understand the unique history and culture of the region.

The Yamaga City Museum exhibits valuable national treasures excavated from the Hohdatohara Ruins. Pottery, glass beads, and bronze ware from the Yayoi period to the early Kofun period are displayed together, inviting visitors to experience the unique atmosphere of ancient times. This historically significant collection can only be found here! Why not immerse yourself in the deep history and culture of Yamaga City?

At the Yamaga City Museum, exhibitions are held to deepen your knowledge of the local history and culture. Exhibits cover a wide range of themes, from valuable materials such as the only stone knife-shaped ironware and comma-shaped copperware in the country, to the lifestyle of the Showa era. By touching the valuable collections that can only be seen here, you can fully immerse yourself in the deep history and culture of Yamaga City.

The Yamaga City Museum is a place where you can deeply learn about the history and culture of the area, with a wealth of valuable excavated items from the Kofun period on display. Starting with the only stone knife-shaped ironware in the country and rare comma-shaped copperware, a wide range of local Yamaga City historical and folk materials are also available. The feeling of traveling through the past alongside these richly accumulated materials is truly exceptional!