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Nagoya · Shumokucho / Higashi Ward
Look at a home where Japanese and Western rooms meet.
Orange roof tiles and stained glass introduce the restored former home associated with actress Sadayakko Kawakami. Inside, the shift between Japanese and Western spaces gives this compact museum much of its character.
- Hours
- 10:00–17:00
- Admission
- Adult ¥300
- Closed
- Monday; holiday exceptions
- Year-end closure
- 29 December–3 January
- Suggested time
- 45–60 minutes
- Joint ticket
- With Shumokukan: adult ¥480
Look at the transitions
Notice the windows, stairs and the different ways rooms admit light. The building is a restored and relocated house, so read the interpretation as well as appreciating its surfaces. Check the current displays if literary history or Sadayakko’s life is your main interest.
Keep the architecture walk compact
Shumokukan is nearby, while the City Archives adds a larger public building to the same outing. Check the shared Monday closure before setting out. A joint ticket covers the two house museums, not a guided tour or every special event.
Location & access
Cultural Path Futaba Museum
3-23 Shumokucho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
Neighbourhood
Nagoya · Shumokucho / Higashi Ward
About 10 minutes from Takaoka Station exit 2, or use the Me-guru Cultural Path Futaba Museum stop.
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Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.