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Life Culture Museum

Karumai Town

Northern Iwate

Museums

    The Lifestyle Culture Museum, which displays about 300 items such as agricultural tools and folk implements, introduces the way of life in this region from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. You can learn about the history and climate that are closely tied to the region and its lifestyle, such as the wisdom and ingenuity with which they overcame the harsh winters of northern countries, and the lives of people back then who lived in harmony with nature. Getting to know the history and climate of the place you visit is a valuable pleasure when traveling to a new town. Please stop by.

    Location
    8-54 Oaza Karumai, Karumai-cho, Kunohe-gun, Iwate 028-6302
    Business Hours
    Closed: Every Monday (the next day if it is a public holiday, New Year holidays)
    Inquiries
    Karumai Central Community Center
    Phone number 0195-46-4151
    FAX number 0195-46-4439
    Website
    http://www.town.karumai.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    【access】
    Route 1: Ninohe Station → [60 minutes by bus] Karumai Omachi bus stop → [5 minutes on foot] Lifestyle Culture Museum
    Route 2: Karumai IC → [5 minutes by car] Lifestyle Culture Museum
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    History and Folklore Museum/Hall of History and Folklore

    The History and Folklore Museum and the History and Folklore Museum are connected by a corridor, and the Folklore Museum has information on ``Nature and history of Karumai Town,'' ``Farming methods and horse production that supported daily life,'' ``The iron industry that pioneered the era,'' and ``Festivals and local culture.'' The exhibits are based on four themes: ``Entertainment''. In addition, the History and Folklore Hall is used as a venue for the presentation of creative activities, as well as folk tales, the history, climate, folklore, and ruins of Karumai Town.

    Karumai Town

    Northern Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureMuseums

    Millet Park

    Millet Park, located halfway up Mt. Oritsume, a prefectural natural park, is an outdoor play spot where you can enjoy the great outdoors. In addition to Millet Plaza, which has a restaurant where you can enjoy 100% locally produced handmade soba and Tartary soba, a soba making experience room, and a training room, there are cottages, a campground, an event plaza, an experience farm, and a children's slope. OK for long stays. Ideal for climbing and hiking Mt. Orizume, and taking a walk while admiring the wonderful scenery of the Kitakami Mountains. [Opening period] Mid-April to end of November every year

    Karumai Town

    Northern Iwate
    Sightseeing Spots

    No monkey

    Monkey fruit is smaller than kiwi fruit and is also called "baby kiwi" in English. Since there is no hair on the surface, it can be eaten with the skin intact, and it is also used for processed products such as fruit wine and jam. It has very high nutritional value such as vitamin C, and contains large amounts of proteolytic enzymes. It is said to be effective in recovering from fatigue, tonicizing, and regulating the intestines.

    Karumai Town

    Northern Iwate
    History / Culture