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Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum · 伊能忠敬記念館
View tools and materials used in making Japan’s maps and explore how they were created.
After viewing, walk Onogawa’s historic streets in Sawara.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual adults ¥500; elementary/junior high ¥250; ages 65+ ¥450 with age documentation at the desk.
Opening hours
09:00–16:30; official recommendation to enter by around 16:00. Closed Mondays, next weekday for public holidays, 29 December–1 January and possible temporary closures.
What to see at Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Surveying tools and map-making materials
Ino Tadataka’s tools and map materials are displayed here. Pair the museum with historic streets to explore the mapping process.
How to get to Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Walk roughly 15 minutes from JR Sawara to 1722-1 Sawara-i, Katori. Explore Onogawa streets before/after exhibits.
Visiting tips
Check entry time before street walks
The museum is roughly 15 minutes from JR Sawara. Official guidance recommends entry by around 16:00; prioritize exhibits over riverside walking after late arrival.
Questions about Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Are exhibits open Mondays?
Closed Mondays, next weekday for Monday public holidays, and 29 December–1 January. Choose another date for exhibits.
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