Visitor Information
Overview of the museum
- Address:
- Kumamoto University, 2-40-1 Kurokami, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 860-8555 JAPAN
- Telephone:
- +81-96-342-2050
- Facilities:
- Dimensions - Main Building 1,806 m2 (two stories);
Chemistry Laboratory 419 m2 (single storey)
Construction - Red brick masonry
Introduction to the museum
The redbrick structure that is the main building of the Fifth High School was completed in 1889, and for over 100 years since, it has endured the wind and snow and maintained its elegant appearance. Still cherished by many as the symbol of the Fifth High School, and after 1949 as that of Kumamoto University, the main hall was opened to the public in 1993 as "The Kumamoto University Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School."
The school's faculty includes many great teachers. Natsume Soseki, one of the greatest novelists in Japan, taught in this school. It also produced numerous talented people who went on to succeed in various areas of society such as former Prime ministers Hayato Ikeda and Eisaku Sato. Take a trip back in time and experience what student life was like at the Fifth High School.
| Hours: | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last entry at 3:30 p.m. |
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| Days Closed: | Every Tuesday, Year-end, New Year holidays, and other official holidays Open on all national holidays from March to November Open on national holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday from December to February The museum may also be closed on special occasions such as Kumamoto University functions |
| Entrance: | Free of Charge |
| General Information | If you require the use of a wheelchair, please contact the museum staff in advance. Please enquire before planning group field trips. |
| Parking | Please contact the Museum staff regarding any other inquiry. |
Please contact the Museum staff regarding any other inquiry.
The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School