Agata no Mori Cultural Center (Important Cultural Property: Former Matsumoto High School)
The wooden school building still cherished by citizens
Agata no Mori Cultural Hall preserves and utilizes the wooden Western-style school building of Matsumoto High School, which opened in 1919. Designated as an Important Cultural Property, it stands as a historic space surrounded by Himalayan cedars. Stepping inside, enveloped by the scent of Himalayan cedar
, the elegant architecture of the Taisho era seems frozen in time.Walking along the corridors that radiate the warmth of wood, the echoes of the school that nurtured many talented individuals come alive. In the Old High School Memorial Hall, students' textbooks, notebooks, and favorite books are neatly displayed, vividly bringing to mind the learning activities of that era.Mountain magazines and climbing gear unique to Matsumoto High School, known for its mountaineering tradition, are also on display, breathing life into the memories of youthful students. Even after postwar educational reforms, this building continues to function as a venue for civic cultural activities, standing as a vital witness to Matsumoto's educational and cultural history. A space where over
100 years of history lives on. If you visit Matsumoto, please take the time to experience this precious architecture and its timeless atmosphere.
Information
- Address
- 1-1, 3rd Block, Ken Matsumoto City
- Phone
- 0263-32-1812
- Opening Hours
- Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sundays: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed
- Mondays and holidays (If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the museum will be open, and closed on Monday and Tuesday / If a holiday falls on a Monday, closed on Monday and Tuesday) December 29 - January 2
- Prices
- Free (Charge applies for meeting room use)
- Access (Car)
- Approximately 20 minutes from Matsumoto IC
- Access (Public Transportation)
- From Matsumoto Station's Castle Exit, take the Town Sneaker East Course and get off at Former Matsumoto High School. Ride time is about 13 minutes. After getting off, it's a 5-minute walk.
- Parking for Large Buses
- None
- Parking for Regular Vehicles
- Yes
*Note: Business hours and closures are subject to change.
