Question 1

How do I get there from Yamagata Station?

Accepted Answer

Take a local bus via the city hall from JR Yamagata Station, get off at the Shiyakusho-mae stop and walk about 1 minute. By car it is about 10 minutes from Yamagata-Zao IC on the Yamagata Expressway.

Question 2

Are there volunteer guides?

Accepted Answer

Free volunteer guides are on hand to show you round in detail. They adapt to the time you have available, so a guided visit is recommended if it is your first time.

Question 3

Can I combine a visit with the Yamagata Castle site (Kajo Park)?

Accepted Answer

Bunshokan is within walking distance of the Higashi-Otemon gate of the Yamagata Castle site (Kajo Park), so the two are easy to visit together. The Japan 100 Castles stamp for Kajo Park can also be collected nearby.

Question 4

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:00-16:30. Closed on the first and third Mondays of the month (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (29 December to 3 January). It may also close temporarily for exhibition changes or events.

Question 5

What is in the display rooms?

Accepted Answer

There are rooms presenting the prefectural administration of Yamagata since the Meiji era along with its history and culture, and displays on the restoration of this early Taisho Western-style building and the construction methods of the time.

Question 6

How long should I allow?

Accepted Answer

About 30-60 minutes to look round. A volunteer guide adds a great deal. There are several display rooms, so allow 1-2 hours if you want to take your time.

Question 7

Can I take photographs?

Accepted Answer

Photography inside and outside the building is generally permitted (it is also used as a location for films and commercials). Restrictions may apply during events or when the building is hired out. Please see the photography page of the official website.

Question 8

Is there an admission charge?

Accepted Answer

Admission is free and anyone may visit. The assembly hall, courtyard, gallery and meeting rooms are also available for hire.

Question 9

Can I hire the facilities?

Accepted Answer

The assembly hall, courtyard, gallery and meeting rooms are available for hire for events and functions. Please see the user information page of the official website for how to apply and for charges.

Question 10

What are the highlights of the building?

Accepted Answer

The lavish Taisho-era decoration includes the entrance hall, the stained glass on the landing (with a laurel wreath motif), the plaster ceiling of the main chamber, the parquet floors and carpets woven in Yamagata. Local specialities such as safflower and cherries are hidden in the plaster ceiling decoration.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Bunshokan has its own car park. Please see the parking page of the official website for details.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

3-4-51 Hatago-machi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

Question 13

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Free.

Question 14

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00-16:30

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Take a local bus via the city hall from JR Yamagata Station, get off at Shiyakusho-mae and walk about 1 minute. About 10 minutes by car from Yamagata-Zao IC on the Yamagata Expressway.

Question 17

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

The first and third Mondays of the month (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (29 December to 3 January).

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