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Hachiro Sato Memorial Museum “Scolded Bozu”

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

Museums

    *Closed (reopening date undecided)

    Hachiro Sato is known for writing the lyrics for nursery rhymes such as ``Happy Hinamatsuri'' and ``Cute Hide and Seek,'' as well as the popular song ``Ringo no Uta.'' According to him, he wrote about 20,000 works during his lifetime. Through his writings, records, and belongings, we explore the warm personality and free-spirited way of life that overflows in the world of his works.

    Location
    13-67-3 Tachibana, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture 024-0043
    Business Hours
    10:00-17:00 (until 15:00 from November to March)
    Closed
    Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), December 20th to the end of February
    Price
    Adults: 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 150 yen
    Inquiries
    Sato Hachiro Memorial Museum
    Phone number 0197-65-5401
    FAX number 0197-65-5401
    Website
    https://www.satou-hachiroh.com/Open in new tab
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    Kitakami City

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    Kitakami City

    Southern Iwate
    Nature / Scenery