The cultural path area extends continuously from Nagoya Castle to the Tokugawaen. In this area, historical streetscapes of the Edo, Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods can still be seen. Visit one of the many stately Talsho-era residences which are now being used as restaurants and are open to the public.
Cultural Path Shumokukan Museum
Cultural Path Shumokukan, the former residence of ceramics exporter Tamesaburo Imoto, is an oasis of calm situated in the corner of a busy urban city. It expresses the memories of the times it has seen since the Taisho era.
Fee: Sr. high school students and above: ¥ (JPY) 200 – ¥ (JPY) 160 Jr. high school and younger students: Free
Hours: 10.00 – 17.00
Closed on Mondays (or the following weekdays, if Monday falls on a national holiday or a substitute holiday), 12/29 – 1/3
Location and Contact:
Cultural Path Shumokukan 2-18 Shumoku-cho, Higashi Ward (Higashi-ku), Shumokukan, Nagoya City (Nagoya-shi), Aichi Prefecture 461-0014, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 35.180257999999995,136.91583] Telephone: 052-939-2850 Fax: 052-939-2851
Ref.: http://www.shumokukan.city.nagoya.jp/english/index.html
Former residence of Tetsujiro Haruta
An elegant Western-style building that hints of the remnants of the art nouveau movement, this was the home of Tetsujiro Haruta, successful ceramics merchant and founder of Taiyo Shoko Co., Ltd. It is said that Haruta engaged Goichi Takeda to erect the residence.
Entry is Free
Hours: 10.00-12.00, 13.00-15.30
Closed: Mondays (and the following weekday, if Mon. falls on a national holiday or a substitute holiday), Fridays, 12/29-1/3
Location and Contact
Former residence of Tetsujiro Haruta 8, Chikara-machi 3-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Tel: 052-972-2732 (Urban Design Office, Housing & City Planning Bureau, City of Nagoya)
Ref.: http://www.futabakan.jp/english/data/ef007.html
Former Residence of Sasuke Toyoda
This was the home of Sasuke Toyoda, younger brother of the so-called “king of inventors” Sakichi. At the time, Sakichi had a residence in Nagahei-cho, while Kiichiro and Risaburo resided in Shirakabe-cho; and while the gate and fence of Risaburo’s place remain, Sasuke’s is the only Toyoda residence remaining.
Entry is free.
Hours: 10.00-12.00, 13.00-15.30
Closed: Mondays (and the following weekday, if Mon. falls on a national holiday or a substitute holiday), Fridays, 12/29-1/3
Location and Contact:
Former Residence of Sasuke Toyoda 8 Chikara-machi 3-chome, Higashi Ward (Higashi-ku), Nagoya City (Nagoya-shi), Aichi Tel: 052-972-2732 (urban design office, housing & city planning bureau, city of Nagoya
Ref: http://www.futabakan.jp/english/data/ef008.html
Cultural Path “Hyakka Hyakuso”
In the hall, you can enjoy tea and piano music while looking at the garden.
Fee: Sr. high school students and above: ¥ (JPY) 500
Jr. high and elementary school students: ¥ (JPY) 200
Hours: 10.30-16.00
Closed: Every Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
Location and Contact:
Cultural Path – Hyakka Hyakuso 4-91 Shirakabe, Higashi Ward (Higashi-ku), Nagoya City (Nagoya-shi), Aichi Prefecture 461-0011, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 35.181972999999999,136.914557] Tel: 052-931-1036
Ref.: http://www.futabakan.jp/data/f024.html
Hori Art Museum
The Hori Art Museum displays both western style and Japanese style 20th century art by Japanese artists. The Hori Art Museum has works by among others Migishi Setsuko (1905-1999), Fujita Tsuguharu (1886-1968), Oka Shikanosuke (1898-1978), Umemura Shoko (1902-2000), Kondo Koichiro (1884-1962) and Umehara Yuzaburo (1888-1986).
Fee: Adults: ¥ (JPY) 1000 – ¥ (JPY) 800 Students: ¥ (JPY) 500 – ¥ (JPY) 300
Hours: 12.30 – 17.00 (Last entry at 16.30)
Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday, if Mon, falls on a national holiday or a substitute holiday), national holidays (except Nov. 3rd), archive sorting days, and the year-end and New Year’s holidays.
Location and Contact:
Hori Art Museum 4-4-2, Chikaramachi, Higashi Ward (Higashi-ku), Nagoya City (Nagoya-shi), Aichi Prefecture 461-0018, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 35.181450000000005,136.917124] TEL: 052-979-5717 FAX: 052-979-5718
E-mail: inf…@horimuseum.jp
Website: http://horimuseum.jp/
Cultural Path Futaba Museum (Former Residence of Sadayakko Kawakami)
The residence of Sadayakko Kawakami, “Japan’s first actress,” and Momosuke Fukuzawa, “the king of electric power.” This Taisho-era manor built in a semi-European style was called Futaba palace, and the restored grounds are quite resplendent. In addition to the displays of Sadayakko’s personal effects and literacy materials, the stained glass windows in the main hall are a must-see!
Fee: Sr. high school students an above: ¥ (JPY) 200 – ¥ (JPY) 160
Jr. high school students and below: Free
Hours: 10.00-17.00
Closed: every Monday (or the following day if a national or substitute holiday falls on a monday), year-end and new year’s holidays.
Location and Contact:
Cultural Path Futaba Museum (Former Residence of Sadayakko Kawakami) 3-23, Shumoku-cho, Higashi Ward (Higashi-ku), Nagoya City (Nagoya-shi), Aichi Prefecture 461-0014, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 35.180416000000001,136.91867199999999] Phone/fax: +81-52-936-3836
E-mail: s…@actio.co.jp
Website: http://www.futabakan.jp/english/index.html
