Okumura Commemorative Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nara
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- About 30-60 minutes
- Opening Hours
- 10:00-17:00; closed Mondays (postponed to the next day after holidays) and over New Year
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free admission
- Address
- 4 Kasuganocho, Nara, Nara, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6839, 135.8386
Introduction
The Okumura Memorial Museum is a free museum opened in April 2007 in Nara—the founding home of construction company Okumura Gumi—to mark the firm's centenary. Beside Himuro Shrine in Kasuganocho, it traces the company's 100-plus years while showcasing the seismic isolation technology it is proud of, from real laminated-rubber bearings to simulators that let visitors feel shaking with and without isolation. The rooftop deck looks toward Mount Wakakusa and the Great Buddha Hall and Nandaimon of Todai-ji. Rest spaces and complimentary tea are provided, and the museum welcomed its three-millionth visitor in 2025.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free admission |
|---|
Transportation
About 10 min on foot from Kintetsu-Nara Station
Or city loop bus to Himuro Jinja / National Museum, right there
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Okumura Commemorative Museum?
10:00-17:00; closed Mondays (postponed to the next day after holidays) and over New Year
How much is the admission for Okumura Commemorative Museum?
Free Admission: Free admission
Any practical tips for visiting Okumura Commemorative Museum?
Do not miss the rooftop deck over Todai-ji and Mount Wakakusa The quake simulator teaches seismic isolation to children
How long should I spend at Okumura Commemorative Museum?
A typical visit takes About 30-60 minutes.
How do I get to Okumura Commemorative Museum?
train: About 10 min on foot from Kintetsu-Nara Station; Bus: Or city loop bus to Himuro Jinja / National Museum, right there
