Tsuchiura City Museum

Tsuchiura City Museum sits on the grounds of the former Tsuchiura Castle and displays regional history through modern exhibits that span different periods of the city's past. The collections cover everything from everyday life to important local events and changes.

The museum was established in 1988 on the grounds of the former castle, which once served as a strategic stronghold during the Edo period. The location connects the institution to this important chapter of the region's past.

The museum documents how the city evolved from a castle town into a modern community, with displays that show local traditions and the place's role in people's lives.

The museum is accessible from the city center and offers indoor exhibit spaces for a comfortable visit year-round. Plan to spend a few hours exploring both the permanent displays and temporary exhibitions on view.

The museum preserves the Taiko Yagura gate from 1656, the last original turret gate remaining from that era across the entire Kanto region. This surviving structure offers visitors a direct connection to the area's architectural heritage.

Location: Chūō

Official opening: July 2, 1988

Address: 茨城県土浦市中央1-15-18

Website: https://city.tsuchiura.lg.jp/section.php?code=43

GPS coordinates: 36.08536,140.19707

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26