Nomura Kodo/Ara Ebisu Memorial Museum

Shiwa Town

Central Iwate

    Nomura Kodo, the creator of "Heiji Zenigata," was also active as a classical music critic called "Araebisu. The memorial hall exhibits Kodo's background and accomplishments, his many writings including the original story "Zenigata Heiji Catcher's Tale," and his collection of SP records and phonographs. From the spacious gallery, visitors can enjoy a view of Kodo's birthplace and beautiful hometown.

    residence/location
    193-1 Kuretsubo, Hikobe, Shiwa-machi, Shiwa-gun, Iwate 028-3315
    Business hours/Usage hours
    9:00-16:30 (Admission until 16:00)
    Closed
    Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (12/28 - 1/4)
    Price
    General admission 310 yen, elementary, junior high and high school students 150 yen, group discounts available (20 or more people)
    *Free admission to gallery only
    Inquiries
    Nomura Kodo Araebisu Memorial Museum
    TEL. 019-676-6896
    FAX. 019-676-6897
    Other
    Free parking 50 regular cars, large buses allowed
    Toilets, barrier-free toilets, wheelchairs and strollers available for rent, coin lockers available
    You can listen to SP records on the gramophone
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