Meiho Historical and Folklore Museum.

A Trip Back Through Time: From Prehistory to the Showa Era

Housed in the old wooden building of a former elementary school, the museum displays tools for daily life from past eras, commercial and industrial equipment, toys, war-related artifacts, minerals, currency, stone tools, and more. The collection totals approximately 47,000 items, including an impressive number – about 3,500 – designated as National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Properties. Highlights include an unopened safe featured on a popular TV show, Japan's oldest round mailbox, tools from the founding days of Meiho ham, and a fully recreated traditional kitchen. These items offer a tangible connection to the lives and thoughts of the people who came before us. Staff members are available to provide guided tours and explanations upon request.

Admission Fees (as of April 2024):
General: ¥220 (Groups of 20+: ¥150 per person)
Elementary & Junior High School Students: Free