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Hekishoji Museum

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureMuseums

    Located within the precincts of Hekishoji Temple, which has a history of 350 years, more than 10,000 items including ethnic materials are on display. Sawauchi is said to be a village founded by Matagi, and has its own customs and beliefs. The museum exhibits valuable items such as tools used during the snowy season, which can be said to be the fruit of the wisdom of people who have lived a strong life in the harsh environment. Matagi Storage, dugout canoe (nationally designated important tangible ethnic cultural property), Snow Country Living Tools Museum

    Location
    32, Sawanai, Ota, Nishiwaga-machi, Waga-gun, Iwate 029-5612
    Business Hours
    9:00～17:00
    Closed
    Every Tuesday, winter season (January to March)
    Price
    Adults 500 yen, high school and university students 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
    Inquiries
    Hekishoji Museum
    Phone number 0197-85-3330
    Website
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