Saitama Municipal Iwatsuki Local History Museum

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Saitama Municipal Iwatsuki Local History Museum, Local history museum in Honchō, Japan

The Saitama Municipal Iwatsuki Local History Museum is a regional museum in Honchō that focuses on traditional dolls, historical objects, and documents. The building itself is recognized as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and holds extensive collections about the region's past.

The museum opened in 1982 and became a central place for preserving the region's history and heritage. Its designation as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property reflects the importance of both the building and the historical treasures it holds.

The exhibitions show how Iwatsuki became known for making traditional dolls, with displays showing the tools and finished pieces that demonstrate this craft. You can see how this skill passed down through generations and shaped the identity of the region.

The museum is well set up for visitors with wheelchair access and free wheelchair rentals available. Plan your visit for a day other than Monday to make sure the museum is open.

The museum spreads its collections across three distinct exhibition spaces, with one being rotated regularly with fresh displays. This means returning visitors always find something new to explore.

Location: Honchō

Inception: May 1, 1982

Official opening: May 1, 1982

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 埼玉県さいたま市岩槻区本町2-2-34

Website: https://city.saitama.jp/004/005/004/005/iwatsuki

GPS coordinates: 35.94548,139.69343

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22

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