Chido Museum

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Chido Museum

The historic architecture from Shonai District was moved and is open to the public now.

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In 1950, the former Shonai Domain lord, Sakai Family, donated their family cultural assets and buildings for the local cultural education. Sakai Family began with Sakai Tadatsugu, one of the four generals serving Tokugawa Ieyasu. The family governed Shonai from the Edo Period until the Meiji Revolution and made efforts to develop the area.

The grounds correspond to the outer area of Tsurugaoka Castle where Sakai Family’s residence for official business used to be. Today, some remains of the Former Shonai Domain Lords’ Retirement Residence stand there. From its back room, you can have the most beautiful view on the national great scenic place, Sakai’s Old-style Japanese Garden, which is a rare shoin (study) garden in Tohoku Region.

Inside the Museum, there are important cultural properties - Former Nishidagawa District Office built in mock western style, Former Tsuruoka Police Station, a home at the foot of Mt. Yudono in Tamugimata built in the Edo Period, and Former Shibuya Family residence. These were transferred here, which are preserved and used for permanent exhibitions of archaeological, historical and ethnological information.

Highlights

  • Former Nishidagawa District Office and Former Tsuruoka Police Station are Meiji-Period architecture, a splendid blend of Japanese and western styles.
  • Former Shibuya Family residence has an attractive thatched roof in Kabuto (helmet) style.
  • Sakai’s Old-style Japanese Garden in the peaceful quaint shoin-style is designated as a national great scenic place.

Photos

  • Former Shonai Domain Lords’ Retirement Residence built by the 11th Shonai Domain lord, Sakai Tadaaki

    Former Shonai Domain Lords’ Retirement Residence built by the 11th Shonai Domain lord, Sakai Tadaaki

  • Former Nishidagawa District Office

    Former Nishidagawa District Office

  • Former Tsuruoka Police Station in an impressive blue color. The view from the 2nd floor balcony is gorgeous.

    Former Tsuruoka Police Station in an impressive blue color. The view from the 2nd floor balcony is gorgeous.

  • Built in 1822, Former Shibuya Family residence has an unique roof in Kabuto style

    Built in 1822, Former Shibuya Family residence has an unique roof in Kabuto style

  • Sakai’s Old-style Japanese Garden with lovely landscape in four seasons

    Sakai’s Old-style Japanese Garden with lovely landscape in four seasons

Reviews

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  • ps.yuanyuan33

    內部展示各地遷移來江戶時代至明治時代建築,很值得一看。

Details

Name in Japanese
致道博物館
Postal Code
997-0036
Address
10-18 Kachushinmachi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata
Telephone
0235-22-1199
Closed
Wednesdays during December through February,
December 28 through January 4
Business Hours
9:00am-5:00pm (December-February 9:00am-4:30pm)
*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Admission
Adult 1,000 yen, College or high school student 400 yen, Middle school or elementary student 300 yen
Directions
1) From JR East Tsuruoka Station, ride Shonai Kotsu Bus for 10 min, get off at Chido Hakubutsukan-mae Stop, and walk 2 min.
2) From Yamagata Expressway, Tsuruoka Interchange, drive 10 min.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)