Higashimurayama Furusato Museum
The Higashimurayama Furusato History Museum is a base for historical research on Higashimurayama, and is a facility where you can learn about the history and folk customs of Higashimurayama from primitive times to the medieval period to the present day.
The permanent exhibition displays replicas of a “tile tower” excavated in Tamako-cho, which symbolizes the history of Higashimurayama, and of the Genko no Itabi, which is a stone monument commemorating several warriors who died during the Genko era and an important cultural asset, a model of the national treasure “Shofukuji Jizodo.” The museum also holds quarterly rotating exhibitions and various hands-on lessons.
In 1995 (Heisei 7), the Shimoyakebe Ruins were discovered in Tamako-cho, Higashimurayama City, and as a result of excavation lasting about eight years, relics related to Jomon period lacquerware of about 4,000 years ago were dug up. They were designated as Tokyo tangible cultural assets.
In 2020 (Reiwa 2), a total of 392 items, including other excavated articles, were designated as national important cultural assets.
These cultural properties are displayed separately at the Higashimurayama Furusato History Museum and its branch the Hachikokuyama Taiken no Sato, and are also loaned out to museums nationwide.
