Rentaro Taki Memorial Museum

Rentaro Taki was a Japanese composer who wrote famous songs, such as "Kojo no Tsuki" (Moon Over the Ruined Castle), “Yuki Ya Konko” (Snow Song), “Oshogatsu” (New Year’s Day), "Hana" (Flower), “Hato Poppo” (Pigeons). The house where Rentaro spent his youth from 12 to 14 years old currently functions as his memorial museum. The museum exhibits his letters, photographs, calligraphy, music notes, and other items.
His notes and other materials are said to have been burnt because he died from tuberculosis. His handwritten musical score in this museum is a valuable relic. An interesting 15-minute video explains his life that unfortunately ended at young age.

The house for the museum itself is a beautiful building with a garden that has a cave used as a storehouse and stable. To help imagine Rentaro’s life, visitors can wear geta (wooden clogs) in the garden and listen to the sounds of birdsong and geta which Rentaro would have heard when he was a child.

Near the museum, there is a 15-meter “Rentaro Tunnel” that plays his songs as soon as a person enters.