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An Edo farmhouse moved into its grounds, alongside the Buddhist images the surrounding villages kept.
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Ritto Museum of History and Folklore is a public museum in Ono, Ritto, Shiga Prefecture. It opened in September 1990 (Heisei 2) to pass on the cultural heritage related to the environment of Ritto and its surroundings. It holds 3,077 folklore items, 1,592 historical items and 318 art and craft items (including deposited items, as of the end of March 2008). Of these, 22 are designated Important Cultural Properties. The exhibition facilities in the museum are three places: exhibition rooms (2) and a lobby (1).
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Founded / opened：1990 Highlights / collection：Former Nakajima family residence, Local Buddhist statues Genre：Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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