Kikkawa Historical Museum

The Kikkawa Historical Museum displays artifacts, documents, and weapons from the Kikkawa clan within a traditional Japanese building in Kikkō Park.

Established in November 1995, this museum preserves over seven thousand items from the Heian and Kamakura periods collected by the Kikkawa clan.

The museum collection includes a National Treasure sword named Kitsunegasaki and a Momoyama period Kimono given to Kikkawa Hiroie by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The museum organizes four rotating exhibitions annually and maintains regular opening hours, with guided tours available for educational groups.

The facility houses 102 Kikkawa Family Documents from the Kamakura to Edo periods, recognized as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

Location: Iwakuni

Official opening: November 1995

Address: 山口県岩国市横山2-7-3

Website: https://kikkawa7.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.17060,132.17790

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05