The Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Museum in Fukaya

sightseeing

Opened on November 11th, 1995 (the same day and month of Shibusawa Eiichi's passing). In the museum's materials room there is a recording of Eiichi's actual voice and many other ink and photograph materials on display. There is also a bronze statue of Eiichi overlooking his hometown landscape on the north side of the museum.

Basic Information

Location
Fukaya Shimotebaka 1204
TEL
048-587-1100
FAX
048-587-1101

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
9:00 ~ 17:00
Regular holiday
New Year's Holiday (December 29th to January 3rd)
Fee
Free

How to get there

Public transport
15 minutes from the North exit of Fukaya Station by taxi
Car
About 27 minutes from Hanazono Interchange of Kan-Etsu Expressway
Parking
Free: Yes
Fee: None

Other

Foreign language support
Pamphlet: English available
Internet Wi-Fi
Duty-free shop
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Universal design

AED installation
General / Wheelchair Shared Elevator
Wheelchair rental
Floor with handrail
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Stairs with handrail
Wheelchair-accessible slope
Stroller rental (There may be a charge.)
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Sign language support
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Braille explanation
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Voice guidance
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Wheelchair parking
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Breastfeeding room
Compatible with diaper changing tables
Wheelchair lift
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Baby keep or baby chair

Map

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Aketo Farmers Market
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