Introducing “4 cultural facilities” in Nagato City

A single common-use ticket for admission to the four municipal facilities (Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum, Yasuo Kouzuki Museum of Art, Seifu Murata Memorial Museum, and Whale Museum) is available for sale at each facility.

• Object：Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum/Kazuki Yasuo Museum of Art/Keifu Murata Memorial Museum/Kujira Museum
• Admission: Adults 700 yen (usually 1,250 yen) / High school students and younger 300 yen (usually 550 yen)
• Location: Sold at the admission desk of the applicable facility
• Expiration date: 30 days from the date of sale

1. 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.
Open hours】9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
【Closed】Open all year round (temporary closing)
【Fees】Adults ￥500／Elementary and junior high school students ￥200
For more information including group discounts

2. 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.

Hours】9:00-17:00(last admission 16:30)
【Closed】Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Tuesday and closed on the following weekday)
【Fees】Adults ￥500／Elementary and junior high school students ￥200
For more information including group discounts

3. Murata Seifu 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.

Hours】9:00-17:00(last admission 16:30)
【Closed】Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Tuesday and closed on the following weekday)
【Fees】Adults 200 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
For more information including group discounts

4. 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.

Hours】9:00-17:00(last admission 16:30)
【Closed】Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Tuesday and closed on the following weekday)
【Fees】Adults 200 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
For more information including group discounts