Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum

Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum

InformationInformation

Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum showcases antique western and Japanese timepieces that Mr. Chikazo Honda collected throughout his life. The museum's symbol, the pendulum clock on the outside wall is the largest in Japan. The clocks from the collection that are on display all work to some degree. At any time, about 110 timepieces and related items are on display, categorized by theme and accompanied by explanations. Throughout the year the displays change and about 3oo different timepieces are exhibited.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 9:00 - 17:00 *admission until 30 minutes before closing

ClosedClosed

  • Mondays (or the following day when it falls on a national holiday)
  • December 29 - January 3

Price / RatePrice / Rate

  • 300 yen (General, Adult)
  • 150 yen (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 10 minutes walk from Matsumoto Station on the JR lines or Kamikochi Line

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 1-21-15, Chuo, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, 390-0811

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