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A graciously Meiji-era bank is preserved.
This museum is housed in the former Akita Bank head office, which was completed in 1912. The exterior, mainly made of red brick with white tiles and Oga stone, is based on the Renaissance style and combines strength and beauty. The exterior was designed by Naoaki Yamaguchi, an engineer, and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
The central sales office inside the building is the hall where the bank's customer service operations were conducted. The vast atrium space is splendid, giving the impression of being on the set of an old movie. The baroque decorations and abundant use of marble give the hall an air of grandeur. In addition, the president's office, the library, the vault with its solid steel doors, and the lavishly decorated guest rooms can be visited to get a glimpse of the bank as it was in those days.
In addition, the new building houses the "Tokushi Katsuhira Memorial Hall" for woodblock print artists and the "Shiro Sekiya Memorial Hall" for metalsmiths, in addition to special exhibitions related to Akita.
It stands near Kawabata Street, the busiest street in Akita City
Brick structure built as a bank in the late Meiji period
Bank teller windows remain intact.
Highlights include the elaborate stucco decoration on the ceiling and modern chandeliers.
Corner displaying the works of printmaker Tokushi Katsuhira, a native of Akita City.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
English and Korean are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is not allowed.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
Some reviews are translated by AI.
One of the few Western-style buildings from the Meiji era still left in Akita City. There are lots of exhibits inside—definitely worth a visit.
This place used to be a bank, but now it's an exhibition hall. It features works by local artists and also displays the history of the bank.
