Meijikan

The Meijikan building features a giyofu architectural design that combines Western-style elements with traditional Japanese construction techniques throughout its two-story structure.

Built in 1887 as a county office near the Taniyama River, the Meijikan was later dismantled and reconstructed at its current location before opening as a museum in 1984.

The museum exhibits detail the achievements of local figures, including Tokyo University's first president Hiroyuki Kato and the founder of Japan's weather reports, Tsutomu Sakurai.

The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with adult admission at 200 yen and student tickets at 120 yen.

A furnished room at the back of the building maintains the exact layout and appearance of the original county office from the Meiji period.

Location: Toyooka

Inception: 1887

Official opening: 1984

Operator: 豊岡市;出石ライオンズクラブ

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:00

Website: https://city.toyooka.lg.jp/1019810/1019834/1019849/1002151.html

GPS coordinates: 35.46217,134.87694

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05