Ebina City Onkokan

Ebina City Onkokan is a building in Kokubu-Minami that combines Western-style features with traditional Japanese design across two exhibition floors. The spaces blend periods of construction styles, including glass windows and wooden elements typical of early 20th-century local architecture.

The building was constructed in 1918 as Ebina village town hall and functioned as the administrative center for several decades. It was converted into a local history museum in October 1982 to preserve regional heritage.

The building displays pottery and items from ancient Sagami times and objects from local burial mounds, showing how early residents lived and what they valued.

The museum sits near Ebina Station and opens to visitors daily. The building has wheelchair access throughout, making it accessible for visitors with mobility needs.

The upper floor holds an extensive collection of folk materials that record everyday objects and crafts from historical times. Few visitors expect to find such detailed documentation of ordinary life and the skills people once used daily.

Location: Kokubu-Minami

Inception: October 1982

Architectural style: 郡役所様式

Operator: 海老名市

Address: 海老名市国分南一丁目6番36号

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:15

Phone: +81462334028

Website: https://city.ebina.kanagawa.jp/shisei/profile/tankyusha/onko

GPS coordinates: 35.45408,139.39736

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21