Japan Heritage: Yama of Tsuruga
Yama of Tsuruga was recognized as “ Yama of Kehi Jingu Shrine Festival” in Japan Heritage in 2019. It was appraised Yama symbolize the flourish of Tsuruga town by Kiatamae bune ships tradings. The financial power of the tradings and passion of local merchants have inspired the festival in Tsuruga with Yama.
TIME LINE ABOUT BUILDING OF OWADA BANK
| 1892 | OCT.11 | Shoshichi have published Owada Bank in Tsuruga and started his buisiness on November 11th. The first office was oped in his rented house. |
| 1901 | FEB. | New building for office was constructed. |
| MAR.4 | The reception to celebrate the new office was taken in Banshokaku hall. | |
| 1904 | APR. | The office building was reconstructed. |
| 1927 | The second main office of Owada Bank ( nowdays Tsuruga Municipal Museum) was opend on the behind of the first office. | |
| 1947 | APR.9 | Shoshichi passed away, and Shokichi have succeeded to his property. |
| 1952 | MAR.26 | The building of firsy office was sold to Komori Co.Ltd. |
| 1996 | MAR.7 | Tsuruga city bought the building and reconstructed it to Yama Museum. |
| 1997 | APR. | Yama Museum was oped. |
>Tsuruga Municipal Museum building history
>Exhibition in Annex Kitamaebune ship and Tsuruga