Introducing the historical/cultural facilities in Nagato, Yamaguchi

Experience the history and culture of Nagato

In Nagato City, there are four municipal facilities (Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum, Kazuki Yasuo Museum of Art, Murata Seifu Memorial Museum, and Whale Museum) where you can experience the history and culture of the city. Please take advantage of this service.

Facilities

*Links can be found on each facility's introduction page.

Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum

This memorial hall honors the achievements of Misuzu, a children's song poet from Senzaki, Nagato City, by following in her footsteps. It is also a center of exchange to support the cultural and creative activities of local residents and Misuzu fans who visit from all over Japan.

Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum

Yasuo Kozuki Museum of Art

This museum houses and exhibits the works of Yasuo Kagetsu, a Western-style painter from the former Misumi Town. The museum has restored his studio as it was when he was alive, and special exhibitions are held three times a year.

Yasuo Kazuki Museum of Art

Seifu Murata Memorial Hall

This memorial hall introduces the footsteps and achievements of Murata Seifu and Shufu Masanosuke, who were central figures in the Choshu domain's policy reforms at the end of the Edo period. Visitors can view their personal belongings and documents from the time.

Seifu Murata Memorial Hall

Whale Museum

This museum preserves and exhibits materials related to the old-style whaling that was practiced in the Tong area of Qinghai Island. The museum contains valuable materials such as whaling tools and drums used for "whale songs" to mourn whales.

Nagato City Whale Museum

Common admission ticket for 4 museums in Nagato City

Common-use tickets that allow admission to the four museums (Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum, Yasuo Kouzuki Museum of Art, Seifu Murata Memorial Museum, and Whale Museum) with a single ticket are available at each facility.

• Object：Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum/Kazuki Yasuo Museum of Art/Keifu Murata Memorial Museum/Kujira Museum
• Admission: ¥700 for adults / ¥300 for high school students and younger
• Location: Sold at the admission desk of the applicable facility
• Expiration date: 30 days from the date of sale

Other recommended cultural facilities

Nagato City General Cultural Heritage Center "Historia Nagato

This facility collects, preserves, and utilizes cultural assets related to the nature, history, and culture of Nagato City, and holds special exhibitions on a regular basis. Please stop by here, too!

Nagato City General Cultural Heritage Center “Historia Nagato

Nagato Toy Museum of Art

Located on the same site as Senza Kitchen, a roadside station facing the sea, this facility allows parents and children to enjoy playing with wooden toys together. The kids' cruise ship "Benten" also departs regularly from the museum.

Nagato Toy Museum of Art