Kariya-City The Kariya-born “Snow Lord” Doi Toshitsura - Rotating Exhibit at KARIYA City Museum of History
Date: Apr 25,2026(Sat) ～ Jun 7(Sun)
Doi Toshitsura was born as the fourth son of Doi Toshinari, lord of Kariya Domain, and was adopted into his family's conclave, the Koga Clan of Shimousa Province (present-day Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture). After succeeding as lord, he served as the governor of Osaka Castle and as a senior councilor, and was instrumental in suppressing the Oshio Heihachiro Rebellion and carrying out the Tenpo Reforms. He also continued to observe snow crystals with his elder retainer Takami Senseki, compiling the results of his observations in "Sekka Zusetsu (Snow Crystal Illustrations)." The crystalline shapes featured in the codex were later used as reference for the design of ukiyo-e prints, garments, and other popular purposes. This exhibition introduces the personality of Toshitsura, known as the "Snow Lord."
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Event info
| Date | Sat, Oct 5 to Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 [First half] Oct 5-27 [Second half] Oct 29-Nov 17 |
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| Time | 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Ticket sales until 4:30 pm) |
| Days closed | Oct 7 (Mon), 15 (Tue), 21 (Mon), 28 (Mon), Nov 5 (Tue), 11 (Mon) |
| Location | 〒448-0838 4-25-1 Aizuma-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi |
| Price | Regular ticket 600 JPY, Junior High School students and younger free of charge. 1-Visitor with disability and one accompanying caretaker both free of charge upon showing adequate documents on admission (Mirairo ID accepted). 2-Discounts either for groups or advance purchase not available. |
| Parking | Available (free of charge, cap. 81 cars) |
| Inquiries | KARIYA City Museum of History Address: 4-25-1 Aizuma-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi Email: rekihaku@city.kariya.lg.jp |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- Approx. 15-min. walk from Aizuma Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line or Kariyashi Station on the Meitetsu Mikawa Line.
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- By car
- • Approx. 20 min. from Nagoya-Minami Junction or Toyota-Minami Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway.
• Approx. 15 min. from Hitotsugi Interchange on Route 23 (Chiryu Bypass) from Nagoya.
• Approx. 20 min. from Noda Interchange on Route 23 (Chiryu Bypass) from Toyohashi.
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