Matsura Historical Museum

The Matsura Historical Museum occupies a former residence from 1893, featuring traditional Japanese architecture with detailed wooden craftsmanship and preserved interior designs.

The Matsura family governed Hirado from the Kamakura period until the end of the Edo period, accumulating numerous artifacts over 650 years of continuous rule.

The museum collection includes 30,000 artifacts, from samurai armor and scrolls to documents depicting Dutch trade relations through Nagasaki port.

The museum opens daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with admission fees of 660 yen for adults and 330 yen for students, offering combined tickets with Hirado Dutch Factory.

The museum features the Kaunntei teahouse where visitors can experience Chinnoriu style tea ceremony, a tradition preserved by the Matsura family.

Location: Hirado

Inception: 1955

Official opening: October 1955

Address: 〒859-5152　長崎県平戸市鏡川町12 859-5152

Website: http://matsura.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.37296,129.55227

Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:22