Nagakute Historical Museum

The Nagakute Historical Museum is a local museum in the town of Nagakute with collections of objects, documents, and exhibitions showing the development of the region. The holdings cover various aspects of local life, including everyday items, historical records, and materials about industrialization.

The museum was founded in 1985 and has collected objects and records documenting the region's history ever since. Over the years it has built an archive that reflects different phases of local development.

The museum shows how people in Nagakute lived and worked across different periods through objects and stories from daily life. Visitors can see the crafts and techniques that were used and how the community changed over generations.

The museum is centrally located in Nagakute and easy to reach. Visitors should allow adequate time to explore the exhibitions and check in advance which thematic focuses are currently on display.

The museum holds extensive archives with reference materials on regional anthropology and folklore available to researchers. This collection makes it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the region's traditions and ways of life in greater depth.

Location: Nagakute

Inception: 1985

Official opening: 1985

Website: https://city.nagakute.lg.jp/soshiki/kurashibunkabu/shogaigakushuka/2/3/1009.html

GPS coordinates: 35.17324,137.04847

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45