Shinsengumi Furusato Historical Museum

The Shinsengumi Furusato Historical Museum is a history museum in Hino that documents a security force that operated during Japan's turbulent 1860s. The building holds original documents, photographs, and personal items that reveal how this group from the local area lived and operated during that era.

The museum was founded in 2005 to preserve the stories of local figures like Hijikata Toshizo who helped establish this security force in the 1860s. It documents a critical moment when this group played a major role as Japan was transforming into the modern era.

The museum shows how the Shinsengumi remains connected to Hino's identity through documents, photographs, and personal records that visitors can examine. Walking through the exhibits, you notice how locals have kept these warriors' stories alive as part of their community heritage.

The museum is accessible on foot from Hino Station and offers wheelchair access and parking for visitors. Plan to spend time reading the materials carefully, especially if you are unfamiliar with this period of Japanese history.

The museum allows visitors to dress in the traditional uniforms of this security force while exploring the exhibits, creating a direct connection to the era. This hands-on approach remains unknown to many people who visit.