Tanaka Honke Museum

The Tanaka Honke Museum is the former residence of a prosperous merchant family, surrounded by twenty traditional storehouses on the grounds. These buildings showcase the architecture and spatial layout of that era, with multiple exhibition spaces for collections.

The Tanaka family established the merchant house in 1733 and served as an official supplier to the Suzaka domain with special privileges. This role reflected their power and influence in the local economy across generations.

The museum displays objects from daily life across several centuries, spanning from the Edo to the Showa period. Visitors can observe how people once worked and lived, from craft tools to household furnishings.

The museum welcomes visitors with guided tours through several converted storehouses and seasonal garden views. An on-site cafe provides a place to rest and reflect on your visit.

The museum preserves a collection of historical documents, including a recently discovered letter from the 16th century. These rare writings offer insights into the family's business dealings and personal life in earlier times.

Location: Suzaka

Inception: April 14, 1993

Official opening: April 14, 1993

Address: 長野県須坂市穀町476

Website: http://tanakahonke.org

GPS coordinates: 36.64843,138.31764

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05