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
