Yao Owara Museum - Tourist Attraction | Toyama City Official Tourism Website

A quiet journey through the history of Owara

This exhibition, which delves into the history and culture of Owara through materials related to Junji Kawasaki and other literary figures, offers a deep dive into its origins.

Experience the charm of traditional Yao architecture in a townhouse space that recreates lattice doors and earthen floors.

Experience the thrill of a circle dance on a large screen with this immersive video experience.

A cultural hub where dance, music, and human connection thrive, allowing you to experience the very "heart" of Owara.

Located in the hilly town of Etchu Yatsuo, the Yatsuo Owara Shiryoukan is a museum that conveys the history and charm of the Owara Kaze no Bon festival in a space that recreates a traditional townhouse.

The museum displays valuable materials related to the late Junji Kawasaki, the restorer of Owara and the first chairman of the Owara Preservation Society, as well as records of his interactions with many literary figures and artists, including the painter Hoan Kosugi and the poet Ujo Noguchi.
You can feel the cultural background in which Owara has been nurtured, as well as the passion of the people of Yao.

Furthermore, the powerful visuals projected onto the large screen create an immersive experience of the Owara Kaze no Bon festival night, making you feel as if you're right there in the middle of the circle dance.
You will be enveloped in a fantastical world where sound, dance, and wind come together in perfect harmony.

Facility information

Name	Yatsuo Owara Shiryoukan
Address	1997 Higashimachi, Yatsuomachi, Toyama City
Phone	076-455-1780
Opening hours	9: 00-17: 00 (Admission until 16:30)
Usage Fees	Adults 200 yen (170 yen), children (high school age and younger) free * (Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more adults) *This service is also free for those who have not yet reached the first March 31st after turning 18.
Holiday	New Year's holiday (December 12-January 29) *Temporary closures may occur for maintenance.
Parking	Free parking available
Access	Take the JR Takayama Line from Toyama Station (approximately 25 minutes) → Get off at Etchu-Yatsuo Station. Take the Toyama City Community Bus "Yao Loop Line (counterclockwise)" from Etchu-Yao Station (approximately 11 minutes) → Get off at "Kagami-machi" and walk for about 3 minutes. Approximately 30 minutes on foot from Etchu-Yatsuo Station Approximately 25 minutes from the Toyama-Nishi Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway, and approximately 25 minutes from the Toyama Interchange.
Official Website	https://www.city.toyama.lg.jp/shisei/shisetsu/1011072/1011076/1005775.html
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Wheelchair accessible Multipurpose toilet available There is an elevator Stroller allowed OK on rainy days Toilet available Wi-Fi available Cash only (cashless payment not accepted)