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Built around Otsu-e folk paintings and the Buddhist art of Mt Hiei, in the town that served both.
About this place
Otsu City Museum of History is a municipal museum in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. It carries out research on the history and culture of Otsu and holds exhibitions. In particular it holds Otsu-e and holds special exhibitions on them. It is a two-story building; the first floor has an entrance hall and the Otsu History Museum information system. The second floor has a permanent exhibition room, a special exhibition room and more.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1990 Highlights / collection：Otsu-e, Buddhist art of Mount Hiei Genre：Mingei (folk crafts), Antique art and Buddhist art
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source rekihaku.otsu.shiga.jp ↗Before you go
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