(Translated by Google) I understand the history of Makabe. Speaking of Makabe, when I was younger, when I was absorbed in a competition called motorcycle trials with my daughter, I went to Trial Land here in Makabe every week. The All Japan Trial Championship was also held, and my daughter was a player and I participated as a helper every year. Therefore, when we talk about Makabe, there is only recognition that it is a trial, and I was not interested in history at all. After my daughter retired, I suddenly remembered Makabe, so I visited after a long time. I went to the old streets, the traditional museum, and the ruins of Makabe Castle, and learned about Makabe town and its history, and I could understand its goodness. The tradition hall explained the history of Makabe from ancient times to the present day in an easy-to-understand manner, and the exhibits were organized in an easy-to-read manner. There is also a parking lot, and I'm happy that it's free, and there's also a library. (Original) 真壁の歴史が良く分かりました。真壁と言えば若かりし頃、オートバイのトライアルと言う競技に娘と共に没頭していた時期、ここ真壁にあるトライアルランドに毎週通っていました。全日本トライアル選手権も開催され、娘が選手で、私がヘルパーとして毎年出場していました。なので真壁と言えばトライアルと言う認識しかなく、歴史がどうとか全く興味がありませんでした。娘が引退して時間が経って、ふと真壁の事が思い出され、久しぶりに訪問してみました。古い街並み、ここ伝承館、そして真壁城跡に行き、真壁の町の事と歴史を学びその良さが良く理解出来ました。伝承館は古代から現代までの真壁の歴史が分かりやすく説明されており、展示品も見やすく整理されていました。駐車場もあり、無料なのも嬉しく、図書館も併設されています。

I'm happy to say it's free. There are table benches on the Mt. Tsukuba side (east side) where the parking lot is, so you can take a break after walking around town, or you can order some fried food at Miyamoto Butcher Shop in front of the Denshokan and take a break while waiting for it to be fried. I think so. Although it is a new building, it does not harm the scenery and blends in well with the atmosphere of Makabe, Little Kyoto, so you can rest assured. The facility is both a local community facility and a facility for visitors. It is fully equipped with exhibits about the history of Makabe, including excavated pottery and dioramas of old townscapes, a library with a playground for small children, a large hall, and conference rooms. If you walk through the old streets of Makabe (the layout of the town seems to have remained unchanged since the Edo period) while looking at the old maps distributed at the folklore museum, you will discover many things and have a fun time.

A community center in the Makabe district built on the site of Makabe Jinya. It has a collection of halls, libraries, historical museums, etc.

I went during the Hinamatsuri period! The monument to the seventh ambassador felt like art, and I thought it was wonderful to see that it was made by a citizen, with various names and symbols written on the pedestal! In the main building, I was impressed by the handmade items made by elementary school students, such as hanging dolls, old telephones, and washboards! The table explaining Ibaraki dialect was also interesting (lol) Eating and drinking are not allowed in the Makabe Library, but it was quiet and I was able to read magazines, manga, and history books calmly at the table. I learned that the Tsukuba History Museum had closed down, where I could see the Tsukuba Railway's heritage such as tickets, signboards, timetables, etc., so I wanted to experience the history from Tsuchiura to Iwase on Rinrin Road next time! I had a great time being healed, seeing the history of Makabe, and seeing retro things.

Makabe town is famous for its Hinamatsuri - Doll festival. Access possible through car/public transport or by biking along the Rin Rin Road (Bikers are to turn into the town at the Makabecho rest stop). Hinamatsuri period is awesome with doll displays along many streets and in old Japanese homes. Hina dolls with lots of history as well as those with more modern designs are on display. As with any Japanese festival - there is also lots of great food! Festival food-wise - fried mochi on stick served with a dash of soy sauce is delicious. The hina-arare - rice crackers in many colors are great!! For lunch - highly recommend Suiton from a local place - made with all local ingredients. Really warms the tummy and the soul in the chill of february/march! Since the festival runs for a few weeks - various events like tea ceremonies, paper boat making (for nagashibina ceremony), etc are organised at the community center. A full Bunraku/Ningyo Joruri performance (traditional Japanese puppet show) by local artists is also scheduled annually. The show (free of charge) is amazing and is a must watch. The audience are allowed to experiment with bunraku puppets after the show! In addition to various events and displays at the community center, there are also displays of Tsukuba yaki - earthenware made in Tsukuba and street chalk art (near 神武天皇遥拝殿 jinja) - where people can draw with chalk on the road. On Girl's day (usually) - Nagashibina ceremony is arranged for all to participate. It starts with rituals at the 神武天皇遥拝殿 jinja. Then, everyone walks to the river and float little boats with folded paper obina and mebina (male and female doll figurines) that carry bad luck away. The paper boats are kindly distributed by temple/town personnel and are made either at the community center or at local schools by children. The festival ran with a reduced crowd and social distancing precautions in 2020 during Covid pandemic. The festival was unfortunately cancelled in 2021 due to the pandemic. :( To note: During the festival period, the interior roads of the town are closed or restricted to vehicles because people walk through the streets looking at the doll displays. For people going to makabe by car - getting there earlier (8:00 - 9:00 am) and taking a look at the available parking lots ahead of the journey is highly recommended. Direct bus services are also available between Tsukuba center and Makabe for the duration of the festival. Visitors can ask Tsukuba information center for details.

(Translated by Google) It is located on the site of the Makabe clan's encampment where Nagamasa Asano, one of Hideyoshi's five magistrates, retired. There is also a history museum and library where the history of Makabe is introduced. I am happy that admission is free. Nagamasa Asano died in this Jinya and his body was buried in Koyasan. In addition, there is a grave at Denshoji Temple nearby. (Original) 秀吉の五奉行の一人だった浅野長政が隠居した真壁藩の陣屋跡にある。 真壁の歴史が紹介されている歴史館や図書館などが併設されている。 入場無料というのも嬉しい。 浅野長政はこの陣屋で没し、遺体は高野山に葬られた。また、すぐ近くにある伝正寺にお墓がある。

(Translated by Google) There is a library, a parking lot, a museum, toilets, and tourist information. (Original) 図書館あり駐車場有、博物館あり、トイレあり、観光情報ありと観光客にはありがたい施設。

After visiting Magatei Yoshi, I stopped by to see that it was closed on Mondays... The building was magnificent and beautiful. I'll stop by again when I'm in this area. Visited again on Saturday, February 23, 2019, around 10:30. It was a Saturday during Makabe's Doll's Festival, so the pedestrian zone was crowded with tourists. There are events at the Makabe Denshokan, but it wasn't too crowded and I was able to see it. I went to see the folklore museum this time, but there weren't that many exhibits, and it only took about 10 minutes to walk around.It's free, so it can't be helped, but the building is quite impressive, so it's a waste! It might be better to have hina decorations all year round. The parking lot of the folklore museum will not be available during this period.

I visited Makabe during Doll's Festival. There is a tourist information center, which you can use to start your walk around town. It's a new and clean facility.

A facility built on the site of Makabe Jinya. In addition to displaying materials in the main building and historical museum, there are also restorations of ruins, displays of remains, and specimens torn from the moat. What was even more surprising was how the remains of the pond were expressed with different paving and metal wires. It also had a library and a hall, making it a perfect place for learning.

(Translated by Google) It is a complex facility that functions as a public hall, library, and museum, and opened on September 1, 2011. The History Museum exhibits the history of Sakuragawa City. In front of Corona, the Makabe Hinamatsuri was held in March every year around this tradition hall. (Original) 公民館・図書館・資料館としての機能を持つ複合施設で、平成23年9月1日に開館。歴史資料館は、桜川市内の歴史について展示を行っている コロナの前には、毎年３月に真壁ひな祭りがこの伝承館を中心に一帯で行われていた。

(Translated by Google) You can learn the history of the castle town of Makabe Castle for free. I think it's a good idea to take a look around here and then stroll around town. (Original) 真壁城の城下町の歴史が無料で学べます。ここを覗いてから、街なかを散策するのがいいと思います。

真壁は浅野長政が慶長11年（1606年）に隠居した際に与えられた真壁五万石の町。 歴史好きの方は一度足を運んでみては？ 2月から3月は雛祭りで街中を歩くのもいいですね。

Admission is free, and parking is available on the east and north sides of the folklore museum. The folklore museum itself was small, and later the library and hall made up most of the facility.

Hina matsuri in Makabe in February is an interesting. It is organized along the several streets near the city hall. You can enjoy walking in old town and viewing small toys dressed in old traditional styles at every door. There are many parking places there.

歴史展示館は無料で入館できます。小さな規模ですが、重要文化財がこの周辺には沢山ありことが分かります。まずはここに寄ってから重要文化財の町並み見学をするといいです。 ボランティアの町並みガイドさんがいて説明してくれることもあります。

(Translated by Google) Makabe Hina dolls, the recent world situation and corona I think it's important to reconsider yourself at times like this. (Original) 真壁雛人形、最近の世界情勢やコロナこの様な時こそ自分を見つめなおす事も大事かと。

(Translated by Google) The combination of the building and the garden, the courtyard is wonderful. I visited it when I was exploring history and walking around the city. It fits well with the atmosphere of the town. (Original) 建物と庭の取り合わせ、中庭が素敵です。歴史探訪、街散策の折に、見学した。町の雰囲気に良く合っています。

It's a nice new building. There was no charge for use. There is also a private parking lot next door. There were also excavated items from the Jomon period! 😆

(Translated by Google) I will tell you the atmosphere of the castle town of Makabe's castle during the Warring States period. Since the castle was abandoned in the early Edo period, it prospered as a post station after that, and it is said that a folklore hall was built on the site where the Jinya was. (Original) 戦国時代の真壁氏居城の城下町風情を今に伝えます。 江戸時代初期に廃城になったので、その後は宿場として栄え、陣屋はあった跡地に伝承館が出来たとの事です。