Tsukino-Sabaku Memorial Statues Children's song "Tsukino-Sabaku" was written on Onjuku Beach by Mr.Masawo Kato. He left many unfaded poems which were his last and greatest from the middle of Taisho to the former part of Showa. "Tsukino-Sabaku" which was released in 1923 was written imaging to himself Onjuku Beach. In memory of "Tsukino-Sabaku", Tsukino-Sabaku Memorial Statues were set up on Onjuku Beach in 1969. Since then the name of Onjuku has been well known throughout Japan. Tsukino-Sabaku Memorial Hall Tsukino-Sabaku Memorial Hall is situated in front of Onjuku Beach where is related with children's song "Tsukino-Sabaku" in memory of Mr.Masawo Kato as a poet and a lyric painter. The hall exhibits not only his masterpieces but pieces of literary men and painters who are related with Onjuku. It is also used as a house of cultural activities and events. Open hour 9:00a.m.〜5:00p.m. （last visiting time:4:30p.m.） Off day Wednesday (in case it's red letter day,the following day)・the end/beginning day of year Admission An adult 400yen High school/college student 300yen Primary/junior hi. student 200yen Address 505-1 Rokken Machi, Onjuku Machi, Isumigun, Chiba Phone 0470-68-6389 Masterpieces of Tsukino-Sabaku Memorial Hall Mexico Memorial Tower Mexico Memorial Tower at Iwawada, Onjuku 17 meters high Mexico Memorial Tower was set up in the park where commands a fine view in 1928. Its formal name is "Monument of Interchange of Japan・Spain・Mexico" in memory of the historical exchange that wrecked Spanish/Mexicans were rescued by the people of Onjuku in 1609. A governor general of Philipines Don Rodorigo was on the way back to Mexico. The San Francisco was stranded at Tajiri seashore in Iwawada, Onjuku by storm. People of Iwawada village made every effort to rescue her crews. 317 crews out of 373 were rescued, and they were given foods, warmth and medical treatment. The above anecdote lead up to the tight exchange of Japan・Spain・Mexico (at that time Spanish dependency). Onjuku shaked a hand of Acapurco, Mexico as a sister city in 1978. Onjuku History・Folkways Museum Onjuku History・Folkways Museum exhibits earthwares of Jomon Era, fishery tools like a dragnet, farm implements like a loom of a straw mat and others. You will be interested in the way of living of Onjuku. "Gorin Bunko" at the corner of Museum exhibits valuable school books of domestic and foreign countries ranging from Edo Era to Showa. Open hour 9:00a.m.〜5:00p.m. Off day Monday (in case it's red letter day, the following day)・the end/bignning day of year Admission Free Address 2200 Kubo, Onjuku Machi, Isumigun, Chiba Phone 0470-68-4311 Things of Onjuku History・Folkways Museum Gorin Bunko What's Gorin Bunko? It is the library of school books which have been used in primary education (including junior high school after World War II) since the educational system was established in 1872. You will certaily find some dear books you used. Bunko are furthermore collecting the books of Tokugawa Era used at "Terakoya"and foreign school books used in primary schools. Gorin Bunko was started by Mr.Kiichiro Ito a headmaster of Onjuku Primary School in 1892 in order to make a comparative study of the school books. He had realized the importance of the primary education for children who are required to meet expectation in their generation. Mr.Ito felt keenly that in order to realize happiness with the rest of the world, it is imperative for children to learn when they are innocent. He decided to collect school books of both Japan and foreign countries, and to make a comparative study of books after World War I(1914〜1918). We find his thought farsighted after knowing how miserable was the World War II. The origin of name "Gorin Bunko" Onjuku Primary School was destroyed by big typhoon in 1902. At the time Onjuku was a small and poor village with 850 houses. It was impossible for the village itself to reconstruct the school because Japan was under the war with Russia. Children without the school had to learn at several temples. Headmaster Kiichiro Ito and Mayor Keijiro Shikida persuaded all of households to save 5rin (gorin)every day for the benefit of their children. All people approved the idea and started the project from May 1908. They doubled the saving amount from 1912 to 1914 and no one left the project during 9 years. With more than 30,000yen the new school was built up on the land of 737tubos. Major General Zenji Kuroda of Sakura Regimental Commander happened to visit Onjuku and he got impressed to know the above anecdote and presented to the village his handwriting of "Gorin-ou". Since then Onjuku Primary School had been called Onjuku Gorinou Primary School. Our library also named "Gorin". Thanks to our ancestors, Onjuku Machi is well known as an educational town throughout not only Chiba pref. but the whole country. Onjuku Beach Bustling Onjuku Beach with lots of visiters in summer Many tourists visit the beach of white sand and blue sea all the year round. Parkgolf Garden Parkfolf is a cheerfully enjoyable sport with one club and one ball in a compact golf course. The wooden club does not make the heavy plastic ball fly far away. From child to the aged, three generations can enjoy together owing to less handicap of age. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes (about 2,000 steps) to make one round of 18 holes. The total holes of course A & B are 18, and distance is 738 meters. Open hour 8:00a.m.〜sunset Off day Jan. 1st・Dec.31st Admission full day 18 holes one month passport Adult 700yen 500yen 5,000yen Student(primary・j.high・hi.school) 400yen 300yen 2,000yen Rental fee of a ball 100yen Address 805-804 Onjukudai, Onjuku Machi, Isumigun, Chiba Phone 0470-68-4148 The spot where Don Rodorigo landed A governor general of Philipines Don Rodorigo was on the way back to Mexico in 1609. The San Francisco was stranded at Tajiri seashore Iwawada Onjuku by storm. People of Iwawada village made every effort to rescue her crews. 317 crews out of 373 were rescued. Morning Market Morning Market in Onjuku has been held on every 2nd and 7th day of month since Edo Era. Fresh fish and vegetables are sold along Morning Market street in Shinmachi Onjuku until noon. Lightning Bugs In Takayamada district of Onjuku, you can appreciate lightning bugs from the latter part of May to the former part of June. Special event is not prepared, but we'd like to recommend you to watch them. The Site of Sand Ski People of Onjuku used to enjoy sand ski in Iwawada, Onjuku. Omiya-jinja(shrine) The San Francisco was stranded at Tajiri seashore in Iwawada Onjuku by storm. People of Iwawada village made every effort to rescue her crews. 317 crews out of 373 were rescued. They were given foods, warmth and medical treatment here.