Hachiman Post Office
Overview
This building was used as a post office until 1960, after which it was taken over by the private sector and abandoned as a vacant house.
Since 1997, the NPO "Vories Architecture Preservation and Restoration Movement One Grain Association" has been working on preservation and restoration, and it is open to the public.
- Built: 1921
- Location: 8 Suwaicho-Naka, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
- Shooting date: April 27, 2023
Walkthrough movie
Visit
It is operated by the NPO "Vories Architectural Preservation and Restoration Movement One Grain Association".
You can visit without reservation during opening hours.
- Tour fee: Free (donations are welcome)
- Opening hours: 11:00-17:00
- Opening days: Saturdays, Sundays (Closed on weekdays and holidays)
- Phone number: +81-748-33-6521
- E-Mail: hitotubu97@ex.biwa.ne.jp
- Website: One Grain Association (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blog)
Access
- Get off at JR Biwako Line "Omihachiman" station. Take the Omi Bus bound for "Chomeiji", "Kyukamura", and "City Loop" for 7 minutes and get off at the "Hachimanbori (Osugicho) Hachimanyama Ropeway Exit" bus stop. 3 minutes walk.
- No parking lot (please use nearby coin parking)