Sion Harp Museum, born at Madarao Kogen of Northern Nagano, is with no doubt a very unique and rare museum in the world, as it specializes the world-wide collection of harps.

Harp is existent since about 5000 years ago on the earth, one of the oldest musical instruments, and thus has expanded world wide to all continents.

Around 35 harps of different origin from Europe, Africa,Asia, South America, etc. are on permanent display. Classical concert harps, Irish harps, Tyrolian harp, Saung from old Burma, , Chromatic harp, Triple harp, African harps, Gothic harp, and Arpa Latin harps are among them.

Furthermore the museum possesses abundant books, posters,pictures,illustrations, paintings, musical CDs, harp figures, historical documents ,all related to harps ,also open to the public.

Harp live mini-concert is available on request.

Please do not fail to come and see this most valuable museum which you will seldom find out in other part of the world.
You will surely enjoy the great harmony of elegant harp music and the natural breeze sound of Madarao Kogen Highlands and it drives you to another stage of spiritually rich & brilliant atmosphere and tranquility in your heart.
We shall look forward to seeing you soon in the future, awaiting anxiously your visit.