Kokichi Tsuburaya Memorial Hall
Phone：0248-76-8111
Sukagawa City, Ushibukuro-machi 5 - Sukagawa Arena
Born in Sukagawa, Tsuburaya Kokichi won the bronze medal in the 1964 Olympic Marathon, and his family provided a great number of memorabilia to display when they opened a memorial. Later the city took over the continuous operation of the Tsuburaya Kokichi Memorial Hall inside the Sukagawa Arena. This hall displays important memorabilia, information, and personal history and is free of charge.
MAIN EXHIBIT:
Racing trophies and awards. His racing number bibs
His Tokyo Olympic bronze medal
Shoes and uniform
Last will and testament
Press clippings
The store details
| Name | Kokichi Tsuburaya Memorial Hall |
|---|---|
| Address | Sukagawa City, Ushibukuro-machi 5 - Sukagawa Arena |
| Hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Closed | Mondays (if holiday, the next day will be closed) and 12/29-1/3 |
| Telephone | 0248-76-8111 |
| Fax | 0248-76-8113 |
| URL | http://www.sukagawa-sports.or.jp/ |
| Parking | 406 spaces for cars, 5 for large vehicles and busses, 4 for semi-trucks, and 126 for bicycles |
| Access | 5 min by car from Sukagawa IC |
| Credit Card | No |
