Kujukuri Iwashi Museum

The Kujukuri Iwashi Museum displays 46,000 artifacts related to sardine fishing, including traditional tools, historical photographs, and marine life exhibits.

Established in November 1982, the museum operated until 2004 when a natural gas explosion caused its closure, leading to reconstruction in 2015.

The institution documents the traditional fishing methods of Kujukuri, where sardines were processed into dried fish and fertilizer for distribution across Japan.

Located on the first floor of the Iwashi Exchange Center, the facility features a large aquarium containing 3,000 swimming sardines.

The museum stands as the only institution worldwide dedicated exclusively to sardines, reflecting the marine heritage of this coastal region.

Inception: November 1982

Website: http://town.kujukuri.chiba.jp/0000000417.html

GPS coordinates: 35.53566,140.44074

Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:51