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
