Typhoon No. 19 Damaged to cultural assets in Ibaraki Prefecture October 31 22:00

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According to the summary of the Prefectural Board of Education, Typhoon No. 19, which caused massive flood damage due to river inundation, caused damage to cultural assets in Ibaraki Prefecture.

According to the Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education, damages caused by typhoons have been confirmed so far in the prefecture's cultural properties, including 8 special historic sites and important cultural properties designated by the country, and 2 prefecture designated historic sites. about it.

Of these, the “Nishiyama Goten Remains” in Hitachiota City, which is designated as a national historic site and scenic spot, has been damaged by heavy rain, causing the slopes of the slope to collapse at two locations near the entrance and on the site.

In addition, at the same historic site in Hitachiota City, the “Mito Tokugawa Family Graveyard”, the earth and sand have collapsed to block the passage.

Mr. Nobuko Shimizu of Tokugawa Museum, which manages these facilities, said, “Several damage has occurred, but because it is a nationally designated historic site, it cannot be repaired by us alone. I want to make it easier for visitors to enjoy. "

In addition, damage has been confirmed in buildings and facilities at `` Ryuzenji Sanbudou '' in Toride City, a national important cultural property, and `` Hitachi Kokubun Buddhist Temple '' in Ishioka City, which is designated as a special historic site in the country. According to the Cultural Affairs Division of the Board of Education, "I want to work with the Agency for Cultural Affairs to restore and restore the original form as soon as possible."