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Ishikawa Prefectural Zeniya Gohei Memorial Museum / The House of Zenigo

Zeniya Gohei (1773–1852) was a wealthy merchant in the shipping business who played a key role in supporting the finances of the Kaga Domain with the immense wealth he accumulated. Amid Japan’s isolation policy during the late Edo period, he recognized early the importance of promoting domestic industries and trade, actively traveling both within and outside of the country with foresight. He worked not for personal gain but for the prosperity of the nation and its people.

At the Zeniya Gohei Memorial Museum, you can learn about his life through an animated video and experience a simulated voyage aboard a 1/4 scale model of a Kitamae-bune, the famous coastal trading ship. The museum also features Zeniya Gohei’s Residence, a restored 3-story warehouse that has been relocated and recreated, offering a glimpse into his life. Admission to both locations is included with one ticket.

Information

Address
〒920-0336 55 Kanaiwa-honmachi, Kanazawa
Price
Admission for both museums
Adults: 500 yen (400 yen for groups)
Elementary, Middle, and High School Students: 350 yen (300 yen for groups)
Business Hours
Museum: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
House: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Please note that last admission is at 16:30 for both museums.
Regular Holidays
From December 1st to April 30th, the museum is closed every Tuesday (or the following day if it’s a public holiday), as well as during the New Year holiday period, from December 29th to January 3rd.
From May 1st to November 30th, the museum is open every
Capacity
100
By Car
About 15 minutes from Kanazawa Station
About 10 minutes from Kanazawa Nishi IC, and about 25 minutes from Kanazawa Higashi IC and Kanazawa Morimoto IC
By Public Transportation
About a 5-minute walk from the Hokuriku Railway bus stop "Nishi Keisatsusho-mae."
Parking
Available
Parking: Capacity
40 units
Parking: Large Vehicle
Available
Phone
+81 76-267-7744
Email
zenigo@violin.ocn.ne.jp
Official Website
Official website (Japanese only)

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