It offers a historical background, a rich collection, and fun programs for visitors to participate in. Another big advantage is that you can enjoy the culture and nature of the entire region by touring the area around the museum.
The Sakai Riverbank on the Tone River riverbed has been designated as one of the 100 views of Fuji in the Kanto region, and is a great photo spot where you can take photos of Mt. Fuji, Sekijuku Castle, and the river. Fuji and Sekijuku Castle
The exhibits at the museum are detailed and give a good understanding of the history, culture, and industry of this region, which is located along the Tone River.
This museum was built on an embankment between the Tone River and the Edogawa River. It opened in 1995 and is a faithful reproduction of the castle tower of Sekijuku Castle, which once existed in this area. The theme of the museum is "Rivers and related industries." The history of Tone River flooding and flood control, economic history, and political and administrative history of the Sekijuku domain will be introduced.
Physically, the person is at a level where they can fully operate a wheelchair and move around, such as with lower limb paralysis.
In terms of facilities, there are some challenges, such as stairs and slopes within a certain range, but they are at a level where they can be used independently in a wheelchair.
There is a detour ramp from the parking lot for people with disabilities, and you can proceed to the museum entrance without any stsirs. The entrance to the museum is an automatic door.
There is one barrier-free toilet available in the free area on the 1st floor. The museum has four floors and one elevator.
The 4th floor, the top floor, is the castle tower and has an observation room. The structure has observation fences that extend almost 360 degrees, and the fences are low enough that you can enjoy the view even from a wheelchair. The floor is flat and there is no problem moving around in a wheelchair.
Sekiyado Castle museum
Tobu Skytree Line (Isesaki Line): From the east exit of Tobu Dobutsukoen Station, take the Asahi Bus (bound for Sakai Shako) for 27 minutes, get off at Shinmachi bus stop, and walk 15 minutes.
The nearest station:Tobuisezaki Animalpark Station
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It is a gentle Taikobashi bridge, so it can be accessed by a wheelchair.
This is the ramp that leads to the entrance, bypassing the first stair.
Sources of the above three images:Chiba Prefectural Sekiyado Castle Museum Wheelchair Access Guide Barrier-free Information
Take the elevator over the second big ramp to the observation room.
Click "View large map" to search the route from the nearest station.
You will be directed to the details page for barrier-free tourist spots.