Shibusawa Memorial Museum

sightseeing

The Shibusawa Memorial Museum in Fukaya City showcases the achievements of Shibusawa Eiichi, a businessman from the late 19th to early 20th century who contributed to the development of Japan's modern economy. The museum's archive room features an extensive collection of materials that preserve his great legacy, including his handwritten works and photographs. The main attraction is a lecture delivered by the Shibusawa Eiichi android in the lecture room. By attending this lecture given by a remarkably lifelike android, visitors can learn about Shibusawa Eiichi's philosophy and ideas. *Lectures require advance reservations due to limited capacity. Those wishing to visit should check the schedule on the official website and make reservations well in advance.

Basic Information

Location
1204, Shimotebaka, Fukaya City
TEL
048-587-1100
FAX
048-598-4331
Event Information
None

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
Archive Room: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lecture Room (Android): 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Last lecture begins at 3:30 PM)
Regular holiday
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 - January 3)
*Subject to temporary closures
Fee
Free

How to get there

Public transport
Approximately 16 minutes by taxi from Fukaya Station or Okabe Station (JR Takasaki Line)
Car
Approximately 40 minutes from the Hanazono IC or 30 minutes from the Honjo-Kodama IC (both on the Kan-Etsu Expressway)
40 minutes from the Ota-Yabuzuka IC (Kita Kanto Expressway)
Parking
Available (179 spaces, including large bus parking)

Other

Foreign language support
Brochures: Available in English
Internet Wi-Fi
Duty-free shop
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Credit card
VISA: ×
JCB: ×
MASTER: ×
Other: ×

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
〇(Multipurpose Parking Space)
Breastfeeding room
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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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