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Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center

Hiraizumi Town

Southern Iwate

History / CultureMuseums

    On April 14, 2009, Hiraizumi Town integrated the Hiraizumi Local Museum and the Town Cultural Heritage Center to open the Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center. As a guidance facility that provides an easy-to-understand introduction to Hiraizumi's cultural heritage, and as a visitor center for sightseeing in the town, it introduces a wide range of Hiraizumi's history and culture.

    Location
    44 Hanatate, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate 029-4102
    Business Hours
    9:00-17:00 (Enter by 16:30)
    Closed
    Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3), exhibition change period (unspecified)
    Price
    free
    Inquiries
    Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center
    Phone number 0191-46-4012
    FAX number 0191-46-4019
    Website
    http://www.town.hiraizumi.iwate.jp/index.cfm/26,1040,128,277,htmlOpen in new tab
    Other
    Hiraizumi town circulation bus “Runrun” bus time
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