2941-5 Yomikaki, Nagiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Located in Nagiso, the Fukuzawa Momosuke Memorial Hall and Mountain History Museum offers a glimpse into the life of Momosuke Fukuzawa, a prominent figure in Japan's electric power industry, and the history of the surrounding mountain region. The memorial hall showcases artifacts from Fukuzawa's villa, a notable Western-style building where he oversaw the Oi power plant project. Adjacent to the hall, the Mountain History Museum, housed in a relocated Meiji-era government building, displays exhibits on local forestry and traditional crafts. Visitors can explore the connection between the people of Kiso and the region's rich timber resources. The site also features a preserved diesel locomotive and bridge components. Open to visitors for a combined admission fee, the museum complex is easily accessible from Nakatsugawa IC or the JR Chuo Line's Nagiso Station.