Sasaki Nobutsuna Memorial Museum (佐佐木信綱記念館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A memorial museum along the old Tokaido road in Ishiyakushi, dedicated to the poet Sasaki Nobutsuna, who was born in this town. His birthplace remains standing, and you can see up close a building that conveys the daily life of the Edo and Meiji periods just as it was. The exhibits trace the path of a man who made words his life's work, through documents in his own hand and objects he used. The streets around it still carry the look of a post town, so strolling past the old houses on the way to the next destination is a pleasure in itself. Being indoors, it also lets you spend the hours of strong sunlight somewhere cool.

Tips

Check the opening hours and closed days in advance. The old highway is narrow and cars pass through, so hold your children's hands as you walk. The exhibits are mostly text, so with small children, allowing more time to look at the building and garden keeps them from getting bored.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. The morning, before the sun grows strong, is most comfortable.

Access & map

1707-3 Ishiyakushi-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture 513-0012