1st floor: Takasu Waju
(river-surrounded land in old Kaizu) When you pass through the large hall of carved
imaginary aquatic creatures, there is a city
miniature of 1/4600 size. Along with the
explanations on the TV screen, the geography
transforms from 1891 to today. The machine
enables to visualize the before and after of the
river improvement work at a glance.
At the corner of the large hall, you can find a
replica of the wedding boat. It suggests the
frequent use of boats as a means of
transportation when the area was completely
surrounded by the waters.
2nd floor: Waju & lowland agriculture
The exhibition room 1 shows the histories of the Waju, river improvements, drainage problems, rice field development and flood prevention. Enjoy and learn from the Waju quiz on a screen on your way out.
The exhibition room 2 displays agricultural implements and articles of everyday use where you can compare and learn the wisdom of the waterside lifestyle of the time. |  |
 | 3rd floor: The Takasu Clan
Yoshiyuki Matsudaira, the second son of the
Owari Clan head, Mitsutomo Tokugawa, moved
the half of his property to Takasu (old Kaizu)
and the surrounding area in 1700. He and the
clan continued to live there down to the
thirteenth generation, around the time of Meijii
Reformation in 1867. Though the clan was not
the largest, it turned out many honorable
leaders.
On this floor, you will find a renovated stage for
No (Japanese traditional play) and audience
seats. The stage is available to the public. |
Outdoors:
Located in one of the lowest lands in the prefecture, the city of Kaizu often
suffered from floods. In order to improve its efficiency in such condition,
a unique way of growing rice was invented, the Horita style. It can be no
longer found today due to the river improvement works, except the restored
sample in front of the museum.
The first drainage system was introduced in Kaizu in 1903. One of the
pumps can be found on display. There is also a restored wooden floodgate
from the early 1900fs in the outbuilding, shown on requests. |
