Numazu City Archives of Meiji History

The Numazu City Archives of Meiji History is a museum dedicated to preserving documents and artifacts from Japan's Meiji period (1868-1912). The exhibitions feature written records, historical objects, and visual materials that show various aspects of this time of transformation.

The museum was founded in October 1984 to collect materials documenting Japan's shift from a feudal isolated society to an industrialized nation. The collection focuses on the years 1868 to 1912, a critical period when the country fundamentally reshaped itself.

The museum displays objects and photographs that reflect everyday life in Numazu during the Meiji period. These collections help visitors understand how the city and its residents changed during this modernization phase.

The museum is located at 372-1 Nishikumado in Numazu and offers research facilities along with educational programs for those interested in learning more. It is helpful to check current opening times in advance, as schedules may vary by season.

In 2002, the museum received a historical radar set that was discovered in a mountain tunnel tea plantation shed in Shizuoka Prefecture. This find shows how objects from different historical contexts make their way to be preserved as part of the collections.

Location: Numazu

Official opening: October 1, 1984

Address: 静岡県沼津市西熊堂372-1

Website: https://city.numazu.shizuoka.jp/kurashi/shisetsu/meiji

GPS coordinates: 35.12185,138.85834

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04