Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History
茨城県立歴史館
A museum in Mito tracing Ibaraki's history through artifacts and documents from the Edo period, featuring preserved farm buildings and Meiji-era architecture.
The Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, located in Mito, offers a glimpse into the history of Ibaraki through its collection of artefacts, artworks and ancient documents from the Edo period, including extensive documentation from the Tokugawa clan who ruled Mito Domain during that time. Opened in September 1974, the museum's grounds also feature a selection of Edo-period farm buildings and examples of western-style Japanese architecture from the Meiji period. Visitors can explore the museum every day except Mondays.
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