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Kamitsuke no Sato Museum

群馬県

general.prefecture.

Museum where you can learn about the lifestyle of people 1500 years ago

At the Kamitsuke no Sato Museum, you can visit many ancient ruins, including the national historic site, the Hodota Kofun Group. The Niko-yama Kofun and Hachiman-zuka Kofun have been restored and maintained, making it a great place to learn about how people lived 1500 years ago.

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Highlights

Point 1

Recreating the Former Mansion of a Powerful Clan, Villages, and Rice Fields!

The Kamitsuke Village Museum recreates the former mansion of a powerful clan, villages, and rice fields. It introduces the culture and lifestyle of the Nitta clan, a powerful clan in the Joshu region from the mid to late Edo period. The mansion of the powerful clan is a reproduction of the life of the Nitta clan as feudal lords, displaying luxurious living rooms, guest rooms, study rooms, tea rooms, and more. In addition, the villages and rice fields are also reproduced, allowing you to experience the scenery and life of the rural areas at that time. Inside the museum, there are many materials and exhibits related to the Nitta clan, making it a must-visit place for those interested in history and culture!

Point 2

Exhibiting the History and Diorama of the Howatada Burial Mounds!

The Kamitsuke Village Museum exhibits the history and diorama of the Howatada Burial Mounds. The Howatada Burial Mounds are a group of burial mounds believed to have been built in the early 5th century and were once used as the burial ground for aristocrats. The museum displays the history of the time when the Howatada Burial Mounds were built, haniwa figures of people and animals unearthed from the mounds, and valuable accessories such as decorations. In addition, the diorama reproduces the village and rice fields of the time, allowing you to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the time. It's a museum that can be enjoyed by those interested in the history of the burial mounds era and families with children.

Point 3

Exhibition of Person and Animal Haniwa Group!

The Kamitsuke no Sato Museum displays a group of person and animal haniwa excavated from the southeast foothills of Mount Haruna during the Kofun period. During the Kofun period, figurines called haniwa were made, and they are now considered valuable materials for deciphering the social, cultural, and religious beliefs of that time based on their shapes. In particular, person and animal haniwa play a very important role in understanding the class, status, faith, culture, and life of the buried person. The Kamitsuke no Sato Museum exhibits a variety of ancient cultural heritage, including person and animal haniwa from the Kofun period, making it a wonderful facility for learning about ancient life and culture.

Point 4

Famous for Daruma Dolls: Shaolinzan Darumaji Temple!

Shaolinzan Darumaji Temple is a temple of the Obaku sect, one of the Zen sects that inherited the teachings of Daruma Daishi. The temple has a main hall where Daruma Daishi is enshrined, a treasure hall, and a garden where you can experience painting Daruma dolls. In addition, during the Shaolinzan Nanakusa Festival, events such as the Daruma Market are held, making it a popular event for many tourists. Around Darumaji Temple, there is also Sakurayama Park, known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, and hot spring facilities. It's a popular tourist destination, and we recommend visiting it together with the Kamitsuke no Sato Museum!

Point 5

Historic Building in the Heart of Takasaki City!

Rinshunkaku is a historic building located in the center of Maebashi City, including a Japanese garden and one of the Western-style buildings built during the Meiji period. It is now owned by Maebashi City and open to the public. Inside the building, decorations and furniture from the Meiji to Showa periods are on display, and its beauty makes it a popular spot for photography. In addition, the vast Japanese garden features a pond and a covered walkway, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season. Why not visit Rinshunkaku in combination with the Kamitsuke no Sato Museum?

Sightseeing

Learn about the Culture and Lifestyle of the Kofun Period at a Museum!

The Kamitsuke no Sato Museum is a museum that displays haniwa (clay figures of people and animals) and models from the Kofun period. Visitors can also see models of the mansions, settlements, and rice fields of the aristocrats unearthed from the southeast foot of Mt. Haruna, as well as materials excavated from the ruins. Valuable materials excavated from the kofun, such as decorated shoes (kutsu) and groups of haniwa of people and animals, are also on display. This museum is recommended for those interested in the Kofun period, as it allows you to learn about the lifestyle and culture of the aristocrats in Gunma prefecture and that era. The Kamitsuke no Sato Museum, where you can learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Kofun period, is definitely worth a visit when you come to Gunma prefecture!

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