Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts

The museum exhibits display regional artifacts, traditional tools, and handcrafted items across multiple galleries dedicated to showcasing Hiroshima's material heritage.

Originally constructed as a military food depot in 1911, the building transformed into a cultural institution in 1977 before opening as a museum in 1985.

The permanent collection demonstrates local manufacturing techniques including textile production, wooden boat building, and the creation of traditional Japanese combs called Kamoji.

Located at 2 Chome-6-20 Ujinamiyuki, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with convenient access via Hiroden Ujina station.

The museum preserves historical techniques of laver farming dating to the Edo period and documents the evolution of hemp production from the 10th century until the 1950s.

Location: Minami-ku

Inception: 1911

Official opening: May 1985

Part of: Ujina Army Food Depot

Address: 広島県広島市南区宇品御幸2-6-20 734-0015

Website: http://hiroins-net.ne.jp/kyodo/top/topfrm.html

GPS coordinates: 34.36597,132.46183

Latest update: March 12, 2025 16:52