Akita Akarenga Museum

Overview

The Akita Akarenga Museum is a municipal local history museum and art museum in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. It is centered on the Akarenga-kan, a red-brick building completed in 1912 as the head office of the former Akita Bank.

Highlights

• ●The Akarenga-kan, completed in 1912 as the head office of the former Akita Bank, is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan
• ●Built in the Renaissance architectural style, designed by architect Naoyuki Yamaguchi
• ●Opened in 1985 as a municipal museum with an additional new wing and storage facility
• ●Complemented by an annex, the Akita Folk Performing Arts Center, located a short distance away

History

The building was completed in 1912, during the Meiji era, as the head office of the former Akita Bank. Its red-brick exterior in the Renaissance architectural style was designed by architect Naoyuki Yamaguchi. In recognition of its historical value, it has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. On July 31, 1985, the Akarenga-kan, together with a new wing and storage facility, opened as a municipal local history and art museum.

Map

39.7167, 140.1156 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1View the exterior of the Akarenga-kan, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property
2. 2Tour the interior, noting its Renaissance-style architectural details
3. 3Browse local history materials and artworks displayed in the new wing and storage facility
4. 4Continue on to the annex, the Akita Folk Performing Arts Center

Did you know?

💡 The Akarenga-kan was built in the Meiji era as the head office of the former Akita Bank and is now designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

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