Kikkawa Historical Museum, History museum in Kikkō Park, Iwakuni, Japan.
The Kikkawa Museum is a history museum in a traditional Japanese building within Kikkō Park that focuses on the Kikkawa family's legacy. It displays weapons, documents, and craft objects from different historical periods that the family gathered over centuries.
The collection grew from objects the Kikkawa family gathered from the Middle Ages through the Edo period, when they were a major regional power. The museum opened in 1995 to share these holdings with the public.
The collection reflects objects closely tied to the Kikkawa family's story, including artworks given by influential leaders of their era. These pieces show the family's standing and their connections to major figures in Japanese history.
The building sits within the park and is easy to reach on foot, with quiet paths leading through the natural surroundings. It is best to check opening hours before visiting and allow time to explore both the exhibition and the park grounds.
The museum holds about 102 family documents from the Kamakura period through the Edo period, recognized as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. These papers offer insight into how one of the region's most influential families managed their affairs and lived across many generations.
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