A few minutes' walk from Kudanshita Station toward Uchibori-dori, with Chidorigafuchi on your left, this is an archive library on the 2nd floor of a building that displays the valuable collection of the Satake family, former lords of the Akita Domain. The exhibits are well worth seeing, all of high historical value, and I learned a lot. The inside isn't very large, so there aren't a huge number of exhibits, but that means you can take your time with each one. One thing to note: opening days and hours may be limited, so I recommend checking in advance before going. Admission was cash only.

An art museum displaying cultural assets passed down in the Satake family, former lords of the Akita Domain. Much of the collection is old Japanese art, and themed exhibitions are held in rotation using these pieces. The exhibition space is a single floor with a small room, so there aren't many items on display. It depends on the exhibition, but the one I visited had about 30 pieces (『Sesshu and His Lineage - Exhibition of Kano School Copy Paintings of the Satake Family』). There is also a corner displaying things like the kao (stylized signatures) of successive domain lords. It feels a bit insufficient to visit this museum alone, but Chidorigafuchi and the Yushukan are nearby.

It displays traditional items passed down in the Satake family of the Akita Domain, who also became members of the peerage (kazoku). Perhaps because it's a bit of a walk from Kudanshita Station, there weren't many visitors, so I was able to take my time viewing. It's right next to the Italian Cultural Institute. I couldn't confirm whether there is parking.

This time it was an "exhibition centered on Sesshu and the Kano school." It's great being able to take your time facing each work one by one. Combined with the autumn leaves at Chidorigafuchi, I fully enjoyed autumn, the season of art!

A museum (general incorporated foundation) located close to Chidorigafuchi and Yasukuni Shrine. It collects and displays cultural materials passed down in the Satake family, former lords of the Akita Domain. Many of the materials seem to be specialized ones aimed at researchers. It also holds many copies of Chinese paintings made by Japanese painters such as the Kano school, and I learned that this is how they honed their skills. It seems protecting the materials from the fires of the Pacific War was very difficult. The current building was completed in 1981. It's a heavy, solid structure with few windows, and the interior, including the doors and windows, has a sturdy construction reminiscent of an old storehouse (kura).