Wakasa History Museum
A Museum to Local History, Both Ancient and Recent
The Wakasa History Museum offers visitors a look at southern Fukui’s past. The museum’s exhibits include items that show the region’s history as an imperial food province, a collection of Buddhist art, and displays about the festivals held in Wakasa and their ties to the performing arts.
This center provides easy-to-understand introductions to the rich history and folk culture of the Wakasa region. As a guidance hub for the area, it offers foundational information for visiting various sites.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Category
- History & Culture Museums
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0770-56-0525（Wakasa History Museum）
- Email Address
- w-rekisi@pref.fukui.lg.jp
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県小浜市遠敷2-104
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
- Closed
- Closed every Monday, designated museum holidays, and year-end, New Year holidays (December 29 to January 2). Temporary closures may occur for exhibition changes, inspections, etc.
- Prices
- General/University Students: ¥310 / High School Students and Under, Ages 70 and Over, Persons with Disabilities (with valid disability certificate): Free / Groups of 20 or more: 20% discount
- Getting There
- 5-minute walk from JR Higashi-Obama Station / Approximately 10 minutes by car from Obama IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
- Car Park
- Yes
- Website
For more details, click here (Wakasa History Museum website)
