Tokushima Prefectural Archives: Archives(資料館)

About Tokushima Prefecutural Archives 

Tokushima Prefectural Archives was opened in 1959. The Archives collects and preserves documents and records from local government, photo images and maps from Tokushima as a castle town before the town was destroyed as a result of World War II.

The Tokushima Prefectural Archives is part of Bunka-no-Mori Comprehensive Park, an urban park created in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Tokushima Prefecture. There are 6 buildings in the park: a library, museum, Ryuzo Torii Memorial Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Archives, and 21st Century Museum.

Notable Collection(s): Historical documents and records from Tokushima prefecture.

Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects different romanization system used by an individual institution.

Directions:

JR Tokushima station (徳島駅):

Visiting the Archives

Prior to the Visit:

• For special collections and bulk reading, please contact the archive before you visit

Upon Arrival:

• Please put your belongings in the locker.

• Hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:00-16:30

• Up to 10 items may be requested at a time.

• Please fill out the reading material request (閲覧票 Etsuranhyō).

• For old documentations in the envelopes, please return them in the envelopes.

• For rare materials, please ask the staff for assistance.

• Please let the staff know when you leave the reading room.

Photocopy:

• Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.

• Please refer to "文書館資料の複写について"

• Copy Fee:

• Black: 10 yen (B5-A3)

• The following materials cannot be photo copied: 

• Rare materials and old documents.  Please use a digital camera.

• Please ask the staff for bulk copies and over-sized material.

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