Asaka History Museum

【A place of learning, the fervor of the Meiji era】 The Aizaka History Museum tells the story of pioneering spirit.

Suddenly appearing in the streets of Koriyama, the white exterior and elegant Renaissance-style architecture. The nationally designated important cultural property, the Aizaka History Museum, utilizing the former Fukushima Prefectural Normal School Main Building, is a time capsule that conveys the passion poured into this land with the dawn of the new era of Meiji.

■ A magnificent building embodying the winds of civilization and enlightenment

Built in 1889 (Meiji 22), this place symbolized the highest institution of learning in Fukushima Prefecture at that time.

• Beauty of architecture: The front balcony and the intricately decorated chandelier. While incorporating Western architectural techniques throughout, it stands as a perfect blend of Japanese craftsmanship and Western styles.
• Film location: Due to its beauty, it has been loved as a filming location for many movies and dramas, and stepping inside instantly transports you to a different space from 100 years ago.

■ The 'source of knowledge' that supported Aizaka's pioneering efforts

Inside the museum, valuable materials related to the 'Aizaka pioneering' and 'Aizaka irrigation' that transformed barren land into rich earth are on display. The charm of this museum is that you can feel the breath of the young people who once dreamed of the country's future in this classroom.

Walking along the polished corridors, enveloped in the soft light streaming through the windows. Would you like to feel the 'ideal future' envisioned by our predecessors in this place?