Kiyokawa Hachirō Memorial Hall, Biographical museum in Shonai, Japan
The Kiyokawa Hachirō Memorial Hall displays personal belongings, documents, and artifacts that detail the life of this 19th-century samurai and scholar.
Established in August 1962, the memorial hall commemorates Kiyokawa Hachirō, who influenced the transition from the Tokugawa shogunate to the Meiji period.
The exhibits present the complex role of samurai during Japan's modernization through letters, weapons, and educational materials from the Bakumatsu period.
Located at 37 Kamikawara in Shonai Town, the museum operates from March to November, with general admission at 400 yen and discounts for students.
Near the memorial hall, visitors can explore the Kiyokawa Historical Park and view the graves of Hachirō and his wife Oren at Kanki Temple.
Location: Shonai
Official opening: August 1962
Website: https://hachiro.navishonai.jp/kinenkan
GPS coordinates: 38.78478,140.02508
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:54
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