Northern Culture museum

#voyagevibes A museum that preserves and opens to the public the residence and gardens of the Ito family, the richest farmer in Niigata. On a vast site of about 8,800 tsubo, you can enjoy magnificent buildings such as the main house, large hall, tea room, etc., as well as the pond-spring touring garden by the master craftsman Yasuami Tanaka, and art collections focussing on oriental art by successive heads of the family. It is on display. A synonym for Ito's residence can be said to be the large wisteria shelf that spreads out from a 150-year-old wisteria tree, which reaches its best around May. In autumn, it is also recommended to look at the garden dyed in autumn leaves from a large hall of 100 tatami mats. Scenery of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms, lotus, and snow scenery, is also one of the highlights. Accommodation, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. are also well-equipped, so you can slowly enjoy the history and culture of Niigata. #japan #backpacker