[Image1]From Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, July 13, the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Museum presents an
[Image2]From Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, July 13, the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Museum presents an

From Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, July 13, the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Museum presents an exhibition titled "Wandering Wakasa in the Early Meiji Period: The Surprisingly Little-Known Formation of Fukui Prefecture."
After the abolition of the han system and the establishment of prefectures, Wakasa took a winding historical path before becoming part of present-day Fukui Prefecture. This exhibition looks back on the circumstances that led to Wakasa's integration into Fukui.

Mihama Town Museum of History and Culture Exchange Exhibition 1 for Reiwa Year 7
Wandering Wakasa in the Early Meiji Period: The Surprisingly Little-Known Formation of Fukui Prefecture

Exhibition period: Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, July 13, Reiwa 7
Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Venue: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Museum, 25-2 Sata, Mihama Town
Closed: Every Monday
Admission: 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for children (junior high school age and younger); group discount for 20 or more people
Inquiries: Tel. 0770-32-0050

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