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Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum · 伊能忠敬記念館
At Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum, see surveying tools and records used to map Japan. Explore how the maps were made through these exhibits.
After viewing, walk around the Onogawa River through Sawara’s old streets.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission costs 500 yen for adults or 250 yen for elementary and junior-high students. Ages 65 and older pay 450 yen and must show proof of age at the ticket counter.
Opening hours
Open 09:00–16:30. Official guidance recommends entering by around 16:00. Closed Mondays, or the next weekday when Monday is a public holiday, and December 29–January 1. Temporary closures are possible.
What to see at Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Surveying tools and mapmaking records
The museum displays Ino Tadataka’s surveying tools and mapmaking records. Combine the museum with a walk through Sawara’s old streets to explore the process of mapping Japan.
How to get to Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Sawara Station. Address: 1722-1 Sawara I, Katori City. Explore the old streets around the Onogawa River before or after the exhibition.
Before you visit
Check entry time before your street walk
The museum is about 15 minutes’ walk from JR Sawara Station. Official guidance recommends entering by around 16:00; after a late arrival, see the exhibition before walking the riverside.
Questions about Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Can I see the museum exhibition on Monday?
The museum closes Mondays, or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday. It also closes December 29–January 1; choose another date for the exhibition.
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