Nakano Jinya Prefectural Capital Memorial Hall

The Nakano Jinya Prefectural Capital Memorial Hall is a museum in Nakano that documents the history of local governance through several exhibition spaces. The collections feature administrative materials, official documents, and artifacts spanning different historical periods.

The site served as the regional administration center during the Edo period and held an important role in local governance. The building was constructed in 1936 and opened to the public as a museum in 1994.

The hall reveals how local government shaped daily life and people's relationship with authority over many generations. This is shown through old documents and personal objects that demonstrate how administrative decisions directly affected the community.

The museum is easily accessible by public transportation, with several subway and train lines stopping nearby. Admission is free for most areas, allowing visitors to move freely between exhibition rooms.

The building preserves many original elements from when it served as an administrative headquarters, including traditional Japanese architectural details. These features reveal how officials worked and how the space was organized for governance.

Location: Nakano

Inception: 1936

Official opening: 1994

Website: https://nakanokanko.jp/nakano-ipc/facilities/shisetsu04_1.php?p=list

GPS coordinates: 36.74464,138.37267

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02