Azuma, Nagiso, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Discover the Postal History Museum in Nagiso, Nagano, housed in a charming, old-fashioned building with a black post box. Located in the historic Tsumago post town, the museum showcases the evolution of Japan's postal system with exhibits of vintage post boxes, old letters, and postal worker uniforms. A unique feature is the operational post office within the museum, where you can mail letters with an original Tsumago postmark. Experience a blend of history and functionality in this unique cultural spot. It is easily accessible from Nakatsugawa IC (30 minutes) and Shiojiri IC (105 minutes), or an 8-minute bus ride from JR Nagiso Station. A visit here offers a memorable glimpse into postal heritage.