Location: Yamagata Prefecture
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The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku
Yamagata Prefecture (山形県, Yamagata-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Its capital is Yamagata.
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1. Ogunimachi Matagi Exchange Center
2. Somaro
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Dating back over 200 years to the Edo Period, Somaro is a maiko teahouse and museum in the northern port city of Sakata. It is one of the very few places outside of Kyoto where geisha culture can be enjoyed. Originally called Soma-ya, Somaro's geisha culture was brought up to Northern Japan through the thriving trade ties that once existed between Kyoto and Sakata. During that time, Somaro served as an entertainment destination and exquisite restaurant for the many merchants and shipping agents who shuffled through this city. Beautifully restored in 2000, Somaro is a museum and maiko dance house that preserves and showcases the splendor of Sakata's geisha culture.
3. Rose Koryukan
4. Hirosuke Hamada Memorial Museum
5. Yamagata Prefectural Museum
6. Kaisendo
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
This private museum preserves and exhibits the collection of the art lover Kenzo Hasegawa.Japanese swords and carved red lacquer ware mainly from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China are on permanent display for researchers. An okura earthen storehouse,the traditional Japanese-style rooms and garden all serve to eloquently convery aspects of Japanese culture.
7. Oishida History and Folklore Museum
8. Yamagata Prefectural Museum
9. Chido Museum
10. Benihana Musuem
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
The house of Horigome,a family made wealthy by the Bneibana(Safflower)trade during the Edo era, now stands as a museum. On exhibit is a variety of artifacts such as weapons, Kyoho Hina dolls, and traditional-style homes.In addition to these things, visitors can learn about the local Benibana trade responsible for the region's prosperity. One can still see Kimono today that utilize Benibana dyes.
