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Nagahama Hikiyama Museum

📍 14-8 Motohama-cho, Nagahama, Shiga, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan
Category
Museum
Duration
About 40 minutes
Address
14-8 Motohama-cho, Nagahama, Shiga, Japan
Coordinates
35.3795, 136.2690

Introduction

The Hikiyama Museum in Motohama-cho, Nagahama, Shiga, opened in 2000 and is dedicated to the Nagahama Hikiyama Festival - inscribed on UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2016 for its child Kabuki. Two real festival floats are always on display, and the second-floor video room screens five films on the festival, child Kabuki and float construction. Photography is allowed; every April 9-17 the festival adds live float parades through the city.

✨ Highlights

1
UNESCO heritage
Festival inscribed in 2016.
2
Child Kabuki
Kabuki performed by children on the float stage.
3
Real floats
Two ornate hikiyama always on show.
4
Video room
Five films explain the festival and floats.
5
Photos allowed
The 'moving museum' floats can be photographed.
6
Opened 2000
A permanent window on the merchant city's festival.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：14-8 Motohama-cho, Nagahama, Shiga
→Time needed：About 40 minutes
→Tel：+81 749-65-3300
→Closed：Mondays (next day if holiday), Dec 29-Jan 3

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:00-17:00
Tuesday9:00-17:00
Wednesday9:00-17:00
Thursday9:00-17:00
Friday9:00-17:00
Saturday9:00-17:00
Sunday9:00-17:00

Closed Mon & Dec 29-Jan 3

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult600 yen
Child300 yen

Students 300 yen; groups of 20+ get 20% off

Transportation

train

7-min walk from JR Nagahama Station

Driving/Parking

10 min by car from Nagahama IC

💡 Tips

• Spring festival adds live float parades.
• Pair with Kurokabe Square and Nagahama Castle for a half day.
• Video screenings run about 20 minutes each.
• Seven minutes on foot from JR Nagahama Station.
• Floats parade through town April 9-17.
• Groups of 20+ get 20% off.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Nagahama Hikiyama Museum?

Monday: 9:00-17:00; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00; Closed Mon & Dec 29-Jan 3

How much is the admission for Nagahama Hikiyama Museum?

Adult: 600 yen; Child: 300 yen; Students 300 yen; groups of 20+ get 20% off

Any practical tips for visiting Nagahama Hikiyama Museum?

Spring festival adds live float parades. Pair with Kurokabe Square and Nagahama Castle for a half day.

How long should I spend at Nagahama Hikiyama Museum?

A typical visit takes About 40 minutes.

How do I get to Nagahama Hikiyama Museum?

train: 7-min walk from JR Nagahama Station; Driving/Parking: 10 min by car from Nagahama IC