Chidō Museum

Overview

The Chido Museum is a registered museum in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. Its name derives from the Chidōkan, the domain school of the former Shōnai Domain. It houses folk materials from the Shōnai region along with items and implements used at the domain school, and is operated by the Chido Museum foundation.

Highlights

• ●A registered museum named after the Chidōkan, school of the former Shōnai Domain
• ●Folk materials from Shōnai and items used at the domain school
• ●Important Cultural Property buildings such as the former Nishitagawa District Office and Tsuruoka Police Station
• ●Grounds including a Japanese garden designated a Place of Scenic Beauty

History

The museum was founded in 1950 by the former Lord Sakai of the Shōnai Domain, who donated his properties to promote local culture. Meiji-period buildings relocated to the site, including the former Nishitagawa District Office (1881) and the former Tsuruoka Police Station (1884), have been designated Important Cultural Property. The former Shibuya Family Home, built in 1822, was also relocated and preserved here.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1View exhibits of Shōnai folk materials and items connected to the domain school
2. 2Tour the relocated former Nishitagawa District Office and former Tsuruoka Police Station
3. 3Visit relocated buildings such as the 1822 former Shibuya Family Home
4. 4Stroll through the Japanese garden designated a Place of Scenic Beauty

Did you know?

💡 The museum's holdings include two National Treasure tachi swords and the painting Wang Zhaojun, designated an Important Cultural Property.

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