Tono City Museum

The Tono City Museum is Japan's first museum dedicated to folklore, and it delves deeply into Tono's nature and culture, from Jomon period artifacts to various monsters. Utilizing multi-screen theaters and dioramas, visitors can learn while enjoying a visual experience. In addition, visitors can also learn in detail about the manuscripts of Kunio Yanagida and the people associated with Tono, such as Kan'nu Inoue.

The "Mystical Experience of the Tono Basin Visuals" at the Tono City Museum is a special experience where you can feel the history and culture of Tono from the Jomon period to the present day. Through a variety of visuals, you can touch the mystical worldview spun by the rich natural scenery, folklore, and indigenous beliefs such as Osiransama. Why not share this deep knowledge and inspiration?

The Tono City Museum displays valuable artifacts from the Paleolithic and Jomon periods. There are also materials related to faith and festivals, introducing artifacts from the Jomon period that remain in modern folk beliefs. In addition, stunning pottery and red lacquer pottery collected by Ino Kanori are also on display. Through these exhibits, you can feel the deep history and rich culture of Tono City.

At the Tono City Museum, there are abundant displays of materials related to folk beliefs and spells. It's a place where mystical belief systems from the Jomon period to modern times come together. Through the lens of "Tono Monogatari," you can feel the deep history and culture of Tono, including its deities and year-round events. In the multi-screen theater, you can also enjoy videos and animations that allow you to experience its charm more intuitively.

The multiscreen theater at the Tono Municipal Museum is a special space where you can experience the history and culture of Tono through film and animation. A variety of stories are screened, from the rich natural scenery to folklore. Why not visually enjoy and explore the world of Tono in this facility filled with deep charm?