Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum
A museum in Yamaguchi — exhibits full of discovery.
Overview
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum, located in Takicho, Yamaguchi City, is a historical exhibition room and multipurpose hall. It consists of two buildings, the former Yamaguchi Prefectural Office and the former Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly Hall, both designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Highlights
- ●Comprises two buildings: the former Yamaguchi Prefectural Office and the former Prefectural Assembly Hall
- ●Both buildings are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan
- ●Built in the Renaissance architectural style
- ●Designed with the involvement of architects Goichi Takeda and Yoshikuni Ōkuma
History
The buildings that make up the Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum were constructed in 1916. Architects Goichi Takeda and Yoshikuni Ōkuma were involved in the design, which follows the Renaissance architectural style. Both the former prefectural office and the former assembly hall are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Access
The museum is located in Takicho, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and is open to the public as a historical exhibition room and multipurpose hall.
Best season
As an indoor facility, it can be visited in any season.
Map
34.1851, 131.4720 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View the exterior and interior of the former Yamaguchi Prefectural Office
- 2Visit the adjoining former Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly Hall
- 3Observe the buildings' Renaissance architectural details
- 4See materials related to Yamaguchi's prefectural government in the exhibition room
Did you know?
💡 Two architects, Goichi Takeda and Yoshikuni Ōkuma, were involved in the design of the buildings.
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