Sakai City Ryosho Museum

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A museum housed in a unique building that replicates a Meiji-era elementary school! Learn about the history and culture of Mikuni!

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HighlightsMeiji-era elementary school building
Learn about the history and culture of Mikuni Port
Kitamae-bune ship exhibit
Views from the 4th-floor observation room
Experience the region's history and culture

Basic Information

Address: 4-2-1 Midorigaoaka, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukui

Access: 15-minute walk from Mikuni Station on the Echizen Railway Mikuni-Ashara Line. From Awara Onsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and the Hapirine Fukui Line, take the Keifuku Bus lines 85 or 97 (Tojinbo Line) bound for "Ryosho Museum-mae", or line 91 (Kanazu-Honsho Line) bound for "Mikuni Station", and get off at "Ryosho Museum-mae". It's a 1-minute walk from the bus stop. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Every Wednesday (the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)

Fee: ＜Individual＞　¥400 ＜Group (30 or more people)＞　¥300 ＜Annual Passport＞　¥1,500 Free for high school students and younger. Discounted admission (¥200 off) for visitors with disability certificates upon presentation. Admission fees for special exhibitions will be announced separately.

HP: https://www.city.sakai.fukui.jp/museum/

Overview

The Sakai City Ryosho Museum is a fascinating museum housed in a unique building designed to replicate a Meiji-era elementary school. Opened on November 1, 1981, it showcases the natural environment, history, and cultural heritage of Mikuni, a historic port town. The building's exterior is modeled after Ryosho Elementary School, reportedly designed by Yanagi Jichi of Osaka in 1879, evoking the style of a modern wooden Western-style building. Located on a hilltop in Midorigaoaka, the museum's 4th-floor observation room offers panoramic views of Mikuni Port, the city of Mikuni, and Mount Hakusan. Inside, you'll find exhibits including a large model of a Kitamae-bune, floats used in the Mikuni Matsuri festival, warrior dolls, and materials related to Ryosho Elementary School and Essel, providing a comprehensive look at the history and culture of Mikuni and its port. The Mikuni Port area is registered as a Minato Oasis, and this museum is one of its constituent facilities. With its unique Meiji-era schoolhouse design and the rich history and culture of Mikuni Port, the Sakai City Ryosho Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Fukui Prefecture.

Sakai City Ryosho Museum

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