Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum (Nashikko-kan)

鳥取二十世紀梨記念館なしっこ館

Nashikko-kan is a museum in Kurayoshi about the pear, a famous product of Tottori, and especially the Nijisseiki (20th Century) pear. At the entrance, a 74-year-old pear tree spreads its branches over visitors. Exhibits show how pears are grown, with a puppet theatre on pear farming and displays of many pear varieties. Visitors can also taste and compare three kinds of pears.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:40).
Closed: Closed on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday (next weekday if a holiday) and December 29–January 3.
Admission: Adults 300 yen; elementary and junior high students 150 yen; preschool children free.
Getting there: Located inside Kurayoshi Park Square, which has free parking.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Free entry for holders of a disability certificate and one helper.

Tips for Muslim visitors

With its large collection of pear-related material, a visit can take a full day.
Pear ice cream is available at Nashikkokan.
Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tottori and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.