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Shimada City Museum

Shimada City Museum, City museum in Shimada, Japan

The Shimada City Museum is a collection of local history presented through objects and documents from different periods of the city. The museum shows how Shimada developed over time and what shaped its character through the centuries.

The museum holds a significant collection from the Edo period, showing how Shimada grew as a commercial center during that time. This era was crucial in shaping the city's economic development.

The exhibits showcase traditional crafts and everyday objects that show how people in Shimada lived and worked across different generations. Walking through, you notice how these items reveal the skills and practices that were part of daily life here.

The museum is accessible with facilities for visitors with disabilities and changes its exhibitions regularly throughout the year. Guided tours are available in Japanese to help visitors understand the displays better.

The collection includes original documents about the tea and silk industries that were vital to Shimada's economic success. These specialized materials give insight into the trade networks and production methods that shaped the region.

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静岡県島田市河原1-5-50
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34.83134,138.15438
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December 14, 2025 18:02
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