The Birthplace of Jirocho
Located in a shopping district called "Jirocho Street," the museum displays photographs of Shimizu Jirocho, Omasa, and Komasa, as well as tools and artifacts used by Jirocho. The living room and other areas have been preserved exactly as they were in those days. Jirocho's real name was Yamamoto Chogoro. He was the adopted son of Yamamoto Jirohachi, and since he was Chogoro, the son of Jirohachi, he came to be called "Jirocho."There are also many souvenirs related to Jirocho. The “Katsu-fuda” (lucky charm), said to grant any wish, is particularly popular.
*Due to the building’s advanced state of disrepair, renovation work began in late December 2016, and the museum reopened on July 8, 2017.
Themes
- Step through the front door and you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the late Edo period!
- A wide variety of tools and materials are on display.
- A look at the garden.
- Use "Winning Cards" to make luck work in your favor.
Basic Information
- Address
- 4-16 Minowa-cho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 424-0945
- Telephone Number
- 054-353-5000
- Closures
- If Tuesday is a holiday, the first non-holiday following that day
- Access
[Car]
About 5 km (10 minutes) by car from the Shimizu Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.[Public Transportation]
Take the Tokaido Main Line northbound from JR Shizuoka Station to JR Shimizu Station. From Platform 3 at the West Exit of JR Shimizu Station, take the Shizutetsu Bus Miho-Yamate Line and get off at "Minato-bashi"; it is a 5-minute walk from there.
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
