This small museum is included with the ticket to the Hida Great Limestone Cave. It features a decent collection of antiques and historical items spread across two floors. The exhibits are quite simple but interesting enough for a quick visit. It’s a nice little stop to browse through before heading into the cave, giving a bit of cultural context to the area.
Impressive collection of expensive artwork. But I wonder how many elephants were killed to make all those gigantic ivory art pieces on display. You get the impression the owner must have been a real douchebag who loved to brag about his wealth.
Beautiful collection of antique stuff and fossils. A few jade decorative vases look exquisite. But there is not a single English or other language placard/information on display. There is no audio guide. Unless you know Japanese language, this trip is useless. Phones are also prohibited (no photos allowed), so could not use Google translator.
Before entering the large limestone cave, you'll be greeted by the collection of Mr. Ohashi, who discovered it. Initially, seeing numerous Chinese antiques, I rudely asked a staff member, "Is this all just a display of Chinese items?" However, I was astonished by the countless precious treasures gathered from all over the world.
I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of priceless treasures on display. The most regrettable thing is that photography of the collection is prohibited. If I could show some of them here, I think many people would be interested in visiting.
I think it's an interesting place. I wish the reception staff were a little more friendly, but you can get a discount on admission with JAF (Japan Automobile Federation).
There were a lot of water droplets falling in the cave. It was beautiful and interesting.
Because it's a cave, there are slippery spots, and many narrow stairs, so it's not suitable for people who aren't in good health. It's not suitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues. It was well-maintained, though.
The snow outside had formed beautiful icicles.
