The Life of Tamezo Narita, a Lover of Music
The melodies of classic songs such as “Song of the Beach” and “Kanariya” continue to stir our hearts with a fresh sense of emotion, even after more than half a century and across generations.
In what kind of environment, and how, were these masterpieces created?
At the “Song of the Beach Music Museum,” you can learn about the history and achievements of composer Tamezo Narita’s musical career from various perspectives.
In the listening room on the first floor, you can listen to his representative songs as well as other iconic Japanese art songs and children’s songs.
On the second floor, there is a robot that looks just like Tamezo Narita, which plays his signature songs on an automatic piano.
[Address] 17-4 Teranoshita, Yonai-sawa, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture
[Phone Number] 0186-72-3014
[Hours] 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
[Closed] Every Monday; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 – January 3)
[Website] https://www.city.kitaakita.akita.jp/archive/p20250430150709