Sumon Folklore Cultural Assets Museum

Overview

The Sumon Folklore Cultural Assets Museum in Uonuma, Niigata, showcases the traditional lifestyle and tools of this snow country region. Located next to the Meguro Residence (tickets available here), the museum features exhibits on local life, sericulture, and weaving. Discover the ingenuity required to thrive in a heavy snow area, with a special focus on tools used during the peak of the silkworm industry. It's conveniently located a 3-minute walk from Echigo-Suhara Station on the JR Tadami Line and a 20-minute drive from the Koide IC on the Kanetsu Expressway. Wheelchair accessible and with parking available, it's a great place to visit any time of year.

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