Tottori Nijisseiki Kenkankan (Nashikko-kan)
The Tottori 20th Century Pear Memorial Hall, known as "Nashikko-kan," is Japan's only museum dedicated to pears, located within the Kurayoshi Park Square in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture. Inside the museum, a giant 20-meter-wide tree of the 20th Century Pear is displayed as a symbol, accompanied by a rich assortment of exhibits highlighting the history and industry related to pears. The museum is very popular among families, offering opportunities for pear tasting, simulation games, and cultivation experiences in the pear garden. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the "20th Century Pear Soft Serve" at the attached parlor, which showcases a delightful harmony of refreshing acidity and vanilla.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Tottori Nijisseiki Kenkankan (Nashikko-kan)
- Location
- 198-4 Dakeijimachi, Kurayoshi Park Square, Kurayoshi-shi, Tottori-ken
- Access
- From Kurayoshi Station on the JR San-in Line, take the Japan Transportation city bus heading to Nishikurayoshi for 8 minutes and get off at Kurayoshi Park Square North Gate, which is just a short walk away.
From the Yuuhara IC on the Yonago Expressway, it takes about 60 minutes via National Route 313. - Parking
- 755 regular cars and 13 buses.
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:40 PM (last admission at 5:00 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Closed on the first, third, and fifth Mondays of each month (the following day if it’s a public holiday) and from December 29 to January 3.
- Fees
- General: 300 yen, Elementary and middle school students: 150 yen
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：0858-23-1174
- Official Website
