Ina City Souzou-kan

Overview

Ina City Souzou-kan is a museum and lifelong-learning facility in Arai, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture. Housed in a historic modern building completed in 1930 as the Kamiina Library, it was reborn as a museum-style facility in 2010. Alongside exhibits introducing local history and culture, the retro architecture itself is a highlight.

Highlights

• ●Interiors set within a modern building completed in 1930
• ●The former Kamiina Library, a designated Tangible Cultural Property of Ina City
• ●Exhibits introducing the region's history and culture
• ●Programs and events held as a lifelong-learning facility

History

The building was constructed in 1930 as the Kamiina Library and served as a public library for many years until 2003. It was then transferred to the city and designated a Tangible Cultural Property of Ina City, and on May 24, 2010, it reopened as Ina City Souzou-kan, combining the functions of a lifelong-learning center and a museum.

Map

35.8387, 137.9566 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Take a close look at the exterior and architectural details of the former Kamiina Library
2. 2Learn about the history and culture of the Ina Valley through the exhibits
3. 3Enjoy the special exhibition or event currently on show
4. 4Combine your visit with a stroll through central Ina City

Did you know?

💡 The building, repurposed from the former Kamiina Library completed in 1930, is a Tangible Cultural Property of Ina City. It is striking that, shifting from library to museum, it has been part of local life for roughly a century.

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