Nagasaki Shiso and Merekishi Minzoku Shiryokan [Barrier-free] Nagasaki City Sotome History and Folklore Museum

This museum is located in the Sotome area of Nagasaki City and displays valuable materials left behind by our ancestors. Many agricultural tools, fishing gear, and household work tools that were actually used are on display. You can also see old tools from the Jomon period. It also introduces the history of the missionary Father de Rotz, who left behind the planting of crops that were rare at the time, such as ``wheat, tea, and peanuts'' after he was assigned to Sotome in 12. One such tool, the ``culcipator,'' devised by Father de Rotz, is a tool that can plow ridges, weed, and fill soil all at once. Also on display are materials from the Ikeshima Coal Mine, the last coal mining island in Kyushu, and many materials about the Hidden Christians who secretly continued to practice their faith after the ban on Christianity during the Edo Shogunate era. There is one parking lot for people with disabilities, and a barrier-free toilet is located in a separate building near the museum entrance.

There is a barrier-free toilet on the premises!

There is a toilet building next to the museum. There is one barrier-free restroom with a diaper changing table. There are no private toilets on site.
The first floor can be accessed via a slope!

The entrance to the building is a slope. The exhibition room is flat, but the only way to get to the second floor is by stairs. The stairs are wide, so those who can walk with assistance can go up to the second floor.

It plays a central role in Shitsu Culture Village!

In addition to this museum, this area is known as the Shitsu Culture Village, where many cultural assets remain, including the Shitsu Church, Father de Rotz Memorial Hall, and the Old Shitsu Rescue Center. The facilities are scattered within walking distance from the museum. However, it is a slope, so if you are in a wheelchair, we recommend that you contact us in advance and drive nearby. There are also facilities where you can enjoy meals such as Doro-sama somen, a local specialty, and dishes made with locally grown seasonal vegetables. There are also guides (for a fee) who will show you around the area.

Address	851 Nishishigetsu-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 2322-2800
Telephone number	0959-25-1188
FAX	0959-25-1188
Opening hours	Opening hours/9:00-17:00 Closed: December 29th - January 3rd
Prices	Adult 650 yen Children (elementary, middle, and high school students): 330 yen Group discounts will be discontinued. The admission fee includes the fee for the Father de Rotz Memorial Museum. Disability discount (for residents of Nagasaki City): Free (including one caregiver) Discount for people with disabilities (outside Nagasaki City): Half price (same as above) (Revised on April 2026, 4)
Directions and Access	[Local bus] Take the Nagasaki bus bound for ``Itanoura Connection/Sakura no Sato Terminal'' to the last stop. From the same bus stop, transfer to the Saikai Kotsu train bound for Oseto/Itanoura and get off at the Shitsu Bunkamura bus stop. About 5 minutes walk. [Car] Approximately 50 minutes from JR Nagasaki Station. (Subject to change depending on time of day)
Remarks	*Updated in May 6
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