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Oshu City Fire Memorial Museum

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Museums

    A memorial hall that exhibits the history of Mizusawa City's fire department, Gohei Sasaki, and the history of fire departments.
    The museum is filled with exhibits that tell the story of history, such as firefighting equipment, Hanten and Matet, and the automobile pump ``Benz'' that was active in the early Showa period.
    It is located on the grounds of Hidaka Shrine, which is associated with the Hidaka Fire Prevention Festival, which was held to pray for fire prevention.

    Location
    13 Hidakakoji, Mizusawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate 023-0808
    Business Hours
    9:00-16:00 (reservation required)
    Closed
    Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/6)
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Oshu City Fire and Disaster Prevention Division

    Phone number: 0197-24-2111

    FAX number: 0197-51-2373
    Website
    http://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    *Please contact us at least 2 days before you wish to enter.
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