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Nagasaki City Bekko Kogei Museum (Former Nagasaki Customs Kudiramatsu Outpost)
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Explore Meiji-era history inside a stunning brick building featuring exquisite traditional Japanese tortoiseshell craftsmanship.NagasakiMuseums & Art
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The Nagasaki City Bekko Kogei Museum (formerly the Nagasaki Customs Kudiramatsu Outpost) is a historic landmark completed in 1898.
What makes it special
Important Cultural Property ArchitectureBekko Craft ExhibitionMeiji Era HistoryGiyofū Architectural StyleNagasaki Historical Sites
About Nagasaki City Bekko Kogei Museum (Former Nagasaki Customs Kudiramatsu Outpost)
- Architectural Details: Observe the unique Giyofū style and the intricate brickwork characteristic of the Meiji era.
- Traditional Crafts: View a rare collection of exquisite tortoiseshell (bekko) art donated by the Japan Bekko Association.
- Historical Context: Learn about Nagasaki's history through authentic customs documents and artifacts.
- Cultural Heritage: Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit and experience a building designated as a national Important Cultural Property.
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