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Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum · 伊能忠敬記念館
The Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum displays surveying tools and materials used to map Japan. Explore how maps were made through these exhibits.
After visiting, walk the historic streets around Sawara's Ono River.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is ¥500 for adults and ¥250 for elementary and junior high school students. Ages 65 and older pay ¥450 and must show proof of age at the ticket counter.
Opening hours
The museum opens 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Official guidance recommends admission by around 4:00 p.m. It closes Mondays, or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday. It also closes December 29–January 1. Temporary closures may also apply.
What to see at Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Surveying tools and mapmaking materials
The museum displays Ino Tadataka's surveying tools and mapmaking materials. Add it to a day in Sawara's historic streets to explore how Japan was mapped.
Multilingual admission information Katori City English guide
How to get to Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Sawara Station. The address is 1722-1 Sawara I, Katori. Explore historic streets around the Ono River before or after the exhibits.
Visit tips
Check admission timing before the street walk
The museum is about a 15-minute walk from JR Sawara Station. Official guidance recommends arriving by around 4:00 p.m.; on a late arrival, see the exhibits before the riverside walk.
Questions about Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Can you see the museum exhibits on Monday?
The museum closes Mondays, or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday. It also closes December 29–January 1, so avoid those dates for the exhibits.
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