Aomori Prefectural Museum

The Aomori Prefectural Museum is a museum institution in Honcho that displays collections about the history of Aomori Prefecture. The building spans multiple floors and presents both archaeological finds and exhibits about the nature and culture of the region.

The museum opened in 1973 and is housed in a former bank building from 1931. The historic structure later received the status of a nationally registered cultural property.

The museum houses artifacts from the Jomon Period and Kamegaoka culture, showing how people in northern Japan lived and worked in ancient times. Visitors can see pottery vessels and everyday objects that are thousands of years old.

The building is centrally located in Honcho and easy to reach on foot. The museum offers regular exhibitions and events where you should allow time to explore at your own pace.

The building was designed by a notable architect and was originally a bank before being converted into a museum. This transformation shows how a historic business building can take on new cultural roles.

Location: Honchō

Inception: April 1, 1973

Official opening: September 20, 1973

Architectural style: modern architecture

Address: 〒030-0802 青森県青森市本町２丁目８−１４

Website: https://kyodokan.com

GPS coordinates: 40.82728,140.74866

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06