Gujo-Hachiman Hakurankan

The Gujo-Hachiman Hakurankan is a museum in Gujo focused on local history, crafts, and traditional culture. The collection spreads across three main exhibition areas with both objects and live demonstrations.

The building dates to 1920 and originally housed a tax office before becoming a cultural institution. This repurposing allowed the historic structure to serve as a home for preserving local heritage.

The museum showcases the Gujo Odori dance, a traditional performance that visitors can watch and try themselves during the day. This dance form remains central to local identity and is brought to life through regular demonstrations.

The museum is centrally located in Gujo and easy to reach on foot. Plan to spend several hours to fully experience the exhibitions and live demonstrations throughout the day.

The museum exhibits plastic food sample replicas made locally that supply restaurants throughout Japan. This specialized craft is surprisingly important to Japanese food culture.

Location: Gujō

Official opening: 1991

Website: https://hakurankan.com

GPS coordinates: 35.75341,136.95712

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42