Nozaki Family Salt Industry History Museum

The Former Nozaki Family Residence and Nozaki Family Salt Industry History Museum is a house and museum located in Kojima Mino, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. Earthquake-proofing construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and will take approximately 15 years. Many buildings, including the main building, have been designated as important cultural properties. Managed by Ryuo Kaikan Public Interest Incorporated Foundation. This mansion was built by Nozaki Buzaemon, who made his fortune in the salt industry and new rice field development in the late Edo period. It is a registered museum under the Museum Act. == History/History == 1833 (Tenpo 4) - The main building is completed. 1838 (Tenpo 9) - Nagayamon and Onarimon are completed. 1852 (Kaei 5th year) - The entrance building and Omoteshoin are completed. 1970 (Showa 45) - Ryuo Kaikan Foundation, which currently manages the Nozaki family residence, is established.