Ueshiba Morihei Memorial Museum

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The "Ueshiba Morihei Memorial Museum" in Tanabe City is a facility telling the life and spirit of the founder of the world-famous martial art "Aikido." Built in Tanabe, Morihei's birthplace, this memorial museum allows you to learn the philosophy of "harmony" and "peace" he wanted to convey through Aikido through precious photos, mementos, and videos. Exhibits have multilingual explanations, and martial arts enthusiasts visit from all over the world as a pilgrimage to a sacred site. It is an extremely interesting spot even for those who do not know Aikido, as it allows you to touch not only the techniques of martial arts but also the deep Japanese spirituality and view of nature behind them.

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Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau

Ueshiba Morihei Memorial Museum

Address: 2-10 Ogigahama, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama
Website: http://www.city.tanabe.lg.jp/sports/ueshibamorihei-kinennkann.html
Operator: Morihei Ueshiba Memorial Museum

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