Hotaruika Museum

Overview

The Hotaruika Museum (HOTARUIKA MUSEUM) is a municipal museum operated by the city of Namerikawa, located in Nakagawara, Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture. It opened in 1998. The building was designed by the architect Tom Heneghan.

Highlights

• ●A museum operated by the city of Namerikawa
• ●A building designed by architect Tom Heneghan
• ●Its location in Nakagawara, Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture
• ●Membership in the Toyama Prefecture Museum Association

History

The museum opened in 1998. Under Japan's designated-manager system, it is managed and operated by Wave Namerikawa Co., Ltd., a company established in 1997. The museum is a member of the Toyama Prefecture Museum Association.

Map

36.7744, 137.3444 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the museum in Nakagawara, Namerikawa City
2. 2View the building designed by architect Tom Heneghan
3. 3Tour the exhibitions inside the museum in sequence
4. 4Take a walk around the surrounding town of Namerikawa

Did you know?

💡 The facility is operated under Japan's designated-manager system.

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