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Tono Castle Town Museum

Tono City

Southern Iwate

History / CultureMuseums

    Tono City has developed as a castle town of 12,000 koku, and has become a hub of trade connecting the inland and coastal regions, attracting many goods and people, and has become a bustling city with a variety of merchant houses. The Castle Town Museum introduces Tono during the Edo period by displaying maps of castle processions and many preserved historical items.

    Location
    4-6 Chuo-dori, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture 028-0523
    Business Hours
    9:00 - 17:00 (Admission reception - 16:30)
    Closed
    Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
    Price
    Adults 510 yen, high school students and under 210 yen
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Tono Castle Town Museum
    Phone number: 0198-62-0601
    Website
    https://tonojikan.jp/kanko/jyokamachishiryokan.phpOpen in new tab
    Other
    *Advance reservations (2 days in advance) are required for tours.
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