Established 1989 Public transit access Yamagata Station | Phone +81 23-625-7101 | |
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Location Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan Address 1-53 Otemachi, Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture 990-0046, Japan Hours Closed now Wednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMonday(Vernal Equinox Day)ClosedTuesday9AM–5PM Similar Kozenji, Yamagata Castle, Yamagata Prefectural Museum, Yamagata Station, Yamadera Basho Memorial | ||
The Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum (最上義光歴史館, Mogami Yoshiaki Rekishikan) is a museum in the city of Yamagata in northern Japan just outside the reconstructed Great Eastern Gate of Yamagata Castle. It focuses on the place in history of Mogami Yoshiaki and his role in building the foundations of present-day Yamagata. The museum opened on 1 December 1989 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of modern Yamagata City. Its purpose is to preserve and study, display and make accessible to the public historical items from Yoshiaki's time (1546- 1614) when the Yamagata Domain was the fifth largest feudal domain in Japan. Armory, swords and firearms from the historic battles of the 16th century and later are exhibited, along with art works, old maps of the castle town and official documents connected with the Mogami clan and its history. Among the museum's most prized items exhibited are the large standing screen of the Battle of Hasedo, and Mogami Yoshiaki's helmet and battle command baton. There are also special exhibitions of old and modern swords. The museum has English information on the exhibits available. Admission is free. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed Mondays.
Address
1-53 Ote-machi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata-ken
Telephone: 023-625-7101