Centre for Cultural Exchange "HISHIO"

Information

The traditional Kura storehouse located on a small hill in Katsuyama Historical Preservation District was originally used for soy sauce business from 1868 to 1972. After the building was donated to Katsuyama town for cultural purpose in 2000, it was renovated and re-opened as a community center in 2005. Today, the facility has an art gallery, an event hall, and a café where visitors can enjoy freshly brewed coffee inside.

Opening Hours

• 10:00 – 18:00 (April – October)
• 10:00 – 17:00 (November – March)

Closed

• Wednesdays

Price / Entrance Fee

• Admission Free
• Varies accoring to the event

Access / Public Transport

• 10 minutes walk from JR Chugoku-Katsuyama Station

Related Links

• Hishio

Address / Location

• 162, Katsuyama, Maniwa-shi, Okayama, 717-0013

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