Salt Road Museum & Yabusame Hall

Overview

Discover the history of the "Salt Road" at the Salt Road Museum & Yabusame Hall in Omachi City, Nagano. Housed in the former Hirabayashi family residence, a salt wholesaler during the Edo period, the museum showcases the importance of the Chikuni Kaido, a route used to transport salt and marine products from the Sea of Japan to Matsumoto. Explore exhibits on salt production, transportation methods, and local culture. The Yabusame Hall features displays related to the traditional Yabusame (horseback archery) festival of Wakichi Oji Shrine. Located a short distance from the Omachi Onsenkyo area, this museum offers a glimpse into the region's rich past. Best visited in the afternoon.

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