Hachiro Sato Memorial Museum “Scolded Bozu”

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

*Closed (reopening date undecided)

Hachiro Sato is known for writing the lyrics for nursery rhymes such as ``Happy Hinamatsuri'' and ``Cute Hide and Seek,'' as well as the popular song ``Ringo no Uta.'' According to him, he wrote about 20,000 works during his lifetime. Through his writings, records, and belongings, we explore the warm personality and free-spirited way of life that overflows in the world of his works.

Location: 13-67-3 Tachibana, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture 024-0043
Business Hours: 10:00-17:00 (until 15:00 from November to March)
Closed: Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), December 20th to the end of February
Price: Adults: 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 150 yen
Inquiries: Sato Hachiro Memorial Museum
Phone number 0197-65-5401
FAX number 0197-65-5401
Website: https://www.satou-hachiroh.com/

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