Collection of UNESCO Memory of the World Registration Materials
Shotoen Garden is a lush, tranquil and lush garden with pines as its main trees, with the rapid tides of the Sannose Strait as a backdrop. The garden includes the Korean Envoys Museum, Gochiso Ichibankan, the Ceramic Museum (also known as the Old Imari Permanent Exhibition Hall), Akari no Yakata, and the Kamagari Island Guardhouse, and mainly introduces the history of Shimokamagari Island. The first-class materials related to the Korean envoys have attracted attention both in Japan and overseas, including Korea. Furthermore, the collection, which is centered on Old Imari, is a masterpiece. In addition, there are cultural facilities scattered around the area, such as the Ranshimakaku Museum of Art, the Ranshimakaku Museum of Art Annex, the Sannose Gohonjin Art and Culture Museum, the Shirayuki-ro teahouse where you can enjoy matcha tea, and the Insect House, all within walking distance. A great value set ticket that covers the entire tour is also available.
INFORMATION
- business hours
- 09: 00 ~ 17: 00 * Admission is until 16:30.
- Holidays
- Tuesday * If it is a national holiday, the next day
- price
- General / 800 yen, high school students / 480 yen, elementary and junior high school students / 320 yen, groups of 20 or more general / 640 yen, groups of 20 or more high school students / 380 yen, groups of 20 or more elementary and junior high school students / 250 yen, in Kure City Free for high school students, elementary and junior high school students, and preschoolers who live in or attend schools in Kure City. * It is advantageous to purchase a "set ticket" that includes tickets for facilities in Shimokamagari-cho. Please see the homepage for details. (Http://www.shimokamagari.jp/guidance/usage.html)
- address
- 〒737-03032277-3 Shimokamagaricho, Kure City
- Phone Number
- 0823-65-2900
- Website
- Number of parking spaces
- 50
- Parking fee
- free
- Parking notes
- Approximately 50 units (free)