Hijikata Toshizo Museum

One of my happiest moments

The family of renowned Hijikata of the Shinsengumi is so nice! I was very happy to be greeted by them in English since my Japanese is still not perfect. We spoke at length and they showed me around. I...

Recommended for those who can read quickly

Original Text

A very small museum that has been renovated from a private house. The number of days open is small and there are many people visiting, so it is very lined up. I went there on Sunday in May, but I waited for nearly 3 hours. After waiting, I was repeatedly told to "walk without stopping slowly!" to sweep people, so I stayed for about a few minutes. I wanted to read letters and commentary, but it was very unpleasant to receive attention when I tried to read it.

Today was a closed day.

Original Text

After having Chinese soba for lunch, I visited the memorial hall built at Toshizo Hijikata's birthplace along the road. Unfortunately, the magnificent gate was closed tightly today because it was a closed day.

Xianjing な Residential Street の Middle にある Archive

Original Text

I went to the time when Izumi no Kami Kanesada was open to the public for a limited time. It was past 15:00, but it was crowded and about 5 people lined up. (Since the museum is not large, it is difficult to enter the room without anyone leaving.) It was impressive to see the chain curtain used by Toshizo Hijikata during the Ikedaya incident. A newspaper article with an interview with the director was posted in the hall, but it was recently that the Shinsengumi was spot-on and began to be drawn as a longing existence, so until then ...

More people come to the museum し!

Original Text

The museum itself is very small, but it is interesting to see the things used by the person on display. Many young people come to the museum, and you can see the popularity of Shinsengumi. Please check the official website for the opening date and go out.