Aikawa Folk Museum
A retro museum introducing Aikawa
Founded in 1956, the building of the Aikawa Folk Museum is a converted Sado branch building of the imperial office (which manages imperial property under the Meiji Constitution), and this is why the roof tiles bear the Imperial Seal of a chrysanthemum. This building is designated a National Historic Site. The three-story exhibition halls display materials related to the gold mine and the Sado Commissioner's Office, tools used by courtesans in Aikawa, art work, folk materials, and archeological objects. Explore the rich history of the town which developed along with the silver and gold mines.
- Museums, Art Galleries and Resource Centres
- Address
- 20 Aikawa Sakashitamachi, Sado, Niigata 952-1505
- Telephone Number
- +81-0259-74-4312
- Official site
- Web URL
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards not accepted:
- Assistance in Foreign Languages
- Not available
- Opening Times
- 8:30 - 17:00
- Closed
- At year-end and New Year's (29 December - 3 January), as well as Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays in December - February
- Admissions
- Adults: 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen (*20% discount available for groups of 15 or more visitors)
- Booking
- Not required
- Transport Access
- Ryotsu Port Approx 40 by car
- Nearest bus stop
- Aikawa Hakubutsukanmae（Nanaura Kaigansen Line） Approx. 1 minutes on foot from bus stop
- Parking
- Cars：50, Buses：20
