Kitakami City Museum (Waga Branch)

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

Opened in September 2016.

In the history corner, you can learn about the entire history from the Paleolithic period to modern times, and there is also a corner to honor our predecessors who contributed to the development of Kitakami.

There is also a wide range of exhibits in the natural field, including stuffed animals, specimens of insects, fossils, and minerals.

Location: 11-160 Yokokawame, Waga-cho, Kitakami City (1st floor, Waga Building, Kitakami City Hall)
Business Hours: 10:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30)
Price: free
Inquiries: Phone number 0197-64-1756
Website: https://www.city.kitakami.iwate.jp/life/kurashi_tetsuduki/bunka_sports/bunkashisetsu/3/index.html

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