Shintarō Nakaoka Museum, Biographical museum in Kitagawa, Japan.
Description
Shintarō Nakaoka Museum is a biographical museum in Kitagawa that displays exhibits and artifacts documenting the life of a samurai who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate. The collection contains objects and documents that illustrate his role during this turbulent period.
History
Nakaoka was assassinated in 1867 alongside Sakamoto Ryōma and was a samurai from Tosa Domain who worked against the established shogunate system. The museum was founded in 1993 to preserve his legacy and his role in this revolutionary period.
Culture
The displays show how Japanese society transformed politically during the mid-1800s through documents, photographs, and personal items belonging to Nakaoka. Visitors can follow the changes of this period by examining these objects.
Practical
The museum is located on Kashiwagi Street and opens daily except Tuesdays, with hours running from morning through late afternoon. Visitors should allow time for the adjacent reconstructed residence, which offers insights into 19th-century daily life.
Did you know?
Next to the museum stands a reconstructed birthplace that provides insights into 19th-century domestic surroundings. This replica allows visitors to understand the living conditions during Nakaoka's time.
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