Tottori City Inaba Manyo History Museum

A museum that introduces the history and culture of Inaba

This museum displays materials related to the history and folk culture of the Inaba region (eastern part of Tottori Prefecture). The Inaba region is known for its association with the Manyoshu (Japan's oldest collection of waka poems, compiled in the 8th century). The final verse in Manyoshu was composed by Otomo Yakamochi, a poet who was assigned to a post in Inaba.
Inside the museum, visitors can learn about life during that era through the Manyoshu. It also showcases traditional folk arts and performances.
Various flowering plants mentioned in Manyoshu have been planted in the garden. Enjoy a stroll while admiring the beautiful blooms.

Basic Information

Address (Japanese)
680-0146 鳥取県鳥取市国府町町屋726
Telephone Number
0857-26-1780
Fax Number
0857-26-1781
Opening Times
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed
Monday (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday), the day after a national holiday (if it falls on a weekday), and year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 - January 3)
Prices
300 yen (free admission for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students, and for those aged 65 and older with proof of age)
Access
・Approx. 20 minutes by car from Tottori Station
・Approx. 20 minutes by bus (Hinomaru/Nakagawara Line) from Tottori Station; alight at “Inaba Manyo Rekishi-kan” or “Inaba Manyo Rekishi-kan Iriguchi” and walk for about 5 minutes
Car Park
100 spaces (free parking)
Website
Official website(Japanese)

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Ube Shrine

Ube Shrine

Cemetery of the Ikeda family, feudal lords of Tottori domain

Cemetery of the Ikeda family, feudal lords of Tottori domain

Tottori Toshogu Shrine (formerly Ochidani Shrine)

 Tottori Toshogu Shrine (formerly Ochidani Shrine)

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Tottori City History Museum Yamabikokan

Kannon-in Temple Garden

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Tottori Castle Ruins/Kyusho Park

Tottori Castle Ruins/Kyusho Park

Warabekan

Warabekan

Tottori Prefectural Museum

Tottori Prefectural Museum