Northern Culture Museum

Northern Culture Museum

The Northern Culture Museum preserves and opens to the public the former grand residence of the Ito family, one of the most affluent farming families in Niigata. The approximately 8,800 tsubo (about 29,000 square meters) grounds feature the main house, a large hall, a tea room, and storehouses, as well as a pond-side strolling garden designed by the renowned Echigo craftsman, Tanaka Taiami. The 150-year-old wisteria blooms from late April to early May and can also be enjoyed with lighting displays. During the autumn foliage season, the garden is adorned like a mountain of brocade, providing a breathtaking view from the 100-tatami mat large hall. The Northern Culture Museum is a place filled with the history and culture of Niigata, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Northern Culture Museum
Location
〒950-0205 2-15-25 Sawami, Konan Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture 
Access
About a 20-minute drive from JR Niigata Station
About a 10-minute drive from JR Shin'etsu Line "Niitsu Station"
About a 10-minute drive from Niigata-Kameda IC on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway
About a 10-minute drive from Niitsu IC on the Ban'etsu Expressway
Parking
400 parking spaces
Business Hours
April to November: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, December to March: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Regular Holiday
Open daily.
Fees
Adults: 800 yen
Elementary and Middle School Students: 400 yen
Contact Information
Phone Number: 025-385-2001
Official Website

Map

Northern Culture Museum Movies

新潟プレミアムダイニング 2023(北方文化博物館・英語テロップ版)
秋の佐渡の旅 新潟北方博物館
【北方文化博物館】2024年5月5日 大藤棚のライトアップを見に行って来たよ!
新潟市 北方文化博物館 大藤棚ライトアップ2024
【新潟市の旅】越後屈指の大地主伊藤家「豪農の館 北方文化博物館」2023年6月 A trip around Niigata city
【新潟おすすめ】樹齢150年の大藤を見に豪農の館&絶対おすすめ中華の旅 / Highly recommended tourist spot in Niigata🥰
北方文化博物館/越後随一の豪農・伊藤家の歩んだ歴史/樹齢160年の大藤 History of the Ito Family, The most powerful farmers in Echigo
全国藤のスポット第1位 豪農の館北方文化博物館大藤のライトアップ2023
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