Peace Museum of Saitama, Peace museum in Higashimatsuyama, Japan.
The Peace Museum of Saitama is a museum in Higashimatsuyama that focuses on the Pacific War period with permanent displays and rotating exhibitions. The building houses a collection of materials and artifacts documenting this era of Japanese history.
The museum was founded in August 1993 to document the militaristic trends of the early Showa era and preserve testimonies from World War II survivors. Its establishment reflected a commitment to recording this critical period for future generations.
The museum displays children's wartime drawings and photographs documenting the evacuation of students during World War II in Japan. These personal documents show visitors how young people experienced this period of history.
The museum is located at 241-113 Iwadono and offers free admission for all visitors. It operates from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and remains closed on regular Mondays.
An observation tower 41 meters tall on the museum grounds provides views across the Kanto Plain from 130 meters high. From this vantage point, visitors can see the wide landscape of the region.
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