Yatsugatake Museum, Regional museum at Yatsugatake mountain base, Chino, Japan
The Yatsugatake Museum is a regional museum near the mountain of the same name that presents exhibitions on the geography, geology, history, and traditions of the Nagano area. The building also shows local crafts and industries that have shaped the region over time.
The museum opened in 1988 and built its collection through a major donation of artworks by a local sculptor. This gift made it possible for the institution to become a cultural center for the surrounding region.
The museum displays ancient pottery from the Jomon period, including a vessel with engraved human faces that reflects early ceramic traditions of the region. These objects show how people here developed craftsmanship skills over thousands of years.
The museum sits within easy reach of Chino's town center and has plenty of parking available for visitors. The exhibitions spread across several rooms, so plan for enough time to explore comfortably.
The museum houses exhibits about an old local belief system centered on nature spirits and displays the work of traditional saw makers. These elements reveal how closely the region's craftsmanship was tied to its natural surroundings.
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