Kuchinotsu Museum of History and Folklore

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Once flourishing as a core base for Nanban trade where Portuguese ships entered during the 16th-century Age of Discovery, and as a capital for Christian culture in Japan, the "Kuchinotsu Museum of History and Folklore" quietly stands within this historic port town. Utilizing the beautiful, historic Meiji-era Western-style architecture of the "Former Kuchinotsu Customs Branch Office" designated as a National Important Cultural Property, stepping inside gently wraps you in a deep historical romance and refined, retro atmosphere. The museum displays numerous precious documents regarding Nanban exchange and Christian faith, alongside the history of sailors who once soared out across the globe, serving as an intellectual sanctuary to touch the profound cross-border stories of cultural fusion.