Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum, Family archive museum in Katamachi, Japan.
The Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum is a family archive housed in a building in Katamachi that preserves objects collected across generations. The collection contains around 9,000 historical items including ancient writings, armor, weapons, artwork, and calligraphy spanning several centuries.
The museum preserves artifacts collected by the Maeda Tosanokami family spanning from the Warring States period through the Meiji era. The family maintained this collection through a span of history marked by significant transformations in Japanese society.
The displays present samurai traditions through black lacquered armor, official documents, and ceremonial items that belonged to the upper-class Kaga family. Visitors can observe how these objects reflect the formal customs and daily practices of the samurai class.
The museum is located in Katamachi and is open from morning through late afternoon, giving visitors ample time for their visit. The site is easily accessible and provides adequate space for viewing the various exhibition areas.
The museum rotates roughly 80 items four times each year from its extensive holdings, presenting different facets of samurai heritage with each rotation. This regular rotation means returning visitors can find different pieces on display each time they come.
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