7657 Shingu, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Nishimura Memorial Museum, designed by Isaku Nishimura in a Swiss architectural style, showcases oil paintings and ceramics. Located a convenient 5-minute walk from Shingu Station, this charming building served as a salon for cultural figures like Akiko Yosano during the Taisho and Showa periods. The museum provides a glimpse into the unique lifestyle envisioned by Nishimura, featuring a blend of Western and Japanese elements. The building itself is considered a valuable piece of architecture with unique features like a rounded balcony and stone archways. Open to visitors after renovations in June 2020, it offers a serene and historical experience.