Museum · Sawara

Ino Tadataka Museum 伊能忠敬記念館

Museum in Sawara dedicated to Ino Tadataka, the merchant who produced Japan's first accurate survey-based maps in the early 1800s.

Hours9:00-16:30

ClosedMondays (next weekday if holiday); Dec 29-Jan 1

PriceAdult: ¥500

Getting thereSawara Station (JR Narita Line), 10 min walk

Time needed1 hour

Best timeCombine with a boat ride on the Ono River

Address1722-1 Sawara-i, Katori, Chiba

Websitemaruchiba.jp/spot/detail_10178.html

About

Ino Tadataka ran a business in Sawara before retiring to study astronomy and surveying, then spent 17 years walking Japan to map its coastline. The museum displays his maps and instruments, many designated National Treasures. His former house stands across the Ono River.

Highlights

Original Ino maps and survey instruments
National Treasure collection
Former residence across the canal
In the heart of Sawara's old town

Tips

Visit the former residence opposite (free)

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