JAPAN NATIONAL TRUST
for Cultural and Natural Heritage Conservation

4th FL., Kaiji Center Bldg., 5, Kojimachi-4chome,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0083, Japan,
TEL: 81-3-6380-8511
FAX: 81-3-3237-1190
E-mail: info@national-trust.or.jp
WEB: http://www.national-trust.or.jp

Japan National Trust (J.N.T.) is one of the most powerful conservation
organizations in Japan. We rely for income on membership fees and donations.
We work with citizens to conserve, manage and find out the best way to use
the important natural and cultural assets of our country.
Since J.N.T. was established in 1968, we have carried out three main projects:
1) Survey and research projects2) Conservation projects based on survey and research reports
3) Promotion projects aimed at communicating the benefits of historicpreservation to many people.
J.N.T. has acquired ten properties and opened nine Heritage Centers invarious place in Japan in order to encourage citizens to participate inactivities of J.N.T.
Also we are participating nationwide networks aimed at utilizing andbreathing new life into the traditional environments.

PREFERENTIAL TAXATION SYSTEM
Donations to the Japan National Trust attract preferential tax treatment.
DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME TAXNON INCLUSION OF INHERITANCE TAX IN TAX ASSESSMENTSEXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAX ON INCOME DONATEDINCLUSION OF LOSSES IN CORPORATION TAX

About Japan National Trust
The date of establishment 25 Dec. 1968
The tax exempt approved by the government in 1984
President: Mr. Masafumi Yasutomi

Director-General: Mr. Yasuo Ohba

(Adviser, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.)

Diagram of Activities

The National Trust receives considerable support for its
activities both from individual members and fromcorporate organizations.

-----Conservation Activities---J.N.T.’S PROPERTIES
1. Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park and Tenshin’s grave
J.N.T. opened in the old grounds of the Japanese Art Instituteestablished by the painter Tenshin Okakura, the founder ofJapanese modern art from early this century, to the public. Now it
is a memorial park and designated as “Prefectural Nature Park”.
Near the park his house and grave can be found.
IZURA
Address :Izura, Otsu-cho, Kitaibaragi-shi, Ibaraki

Nearest station :Ohtsuko Sta. (JR Joban Line)

Open :

Open to the public

Admission :FreeTel :None

2. The Trust Train / Oigawa Railways
The historic steam locomotive train, carrier of industrial
heritage. It runs five times a year under Oigawa Railway Co.
A member has to buy a ticket on board.

“The Trust Train”
Address :1112-2, Kanaya-cho, Shimada-shi, Shizuoka

Nearest station :Kanaya Sta. (Oigawa Railways)

Operated Days :Please contact the J.N.T.

Tel :0547-45-4112 (Reservation only) C/O Oigawa Railway Co.

3. Shirakawa Village Gassho-Style houses(The old Teraguchi’s House and the old Matsui’s House)
The J.N.T. owns two of the middle and thelate 19th-century farmhouses in the lovely
mountain village of Shirakawa-go near
Takayama.
Since the village is in the Historical
Buildings Preservation Area, more the one
hundred thatched roof farmhouses arepreserved

bythe

local

people,the“Shirakawa village”

government and the J.N.T.

With the aid of the citizens and other fundraising activities, the old Teraguchi’s houseand the matsui house were acquired in 1987 and early 1988, respectively. Following thecompletion of the restoration in 1993, the matsui’s house is currently used as Shirakawa
Gassho-style heritage center. The old Teraguchi’s house was restored in 1996.

◆The old Matsui's house
Address :Ogi-machi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu

Nearest bus

Shirakawa-go bus terminalstop :
Open :

Only during summer season (Please contact the J.N.T.)

Admission :

Free

Tel :

None

◆The old Teraguchi’s house is not open to the public.

4. Old Daijoin Temple Garden
One of the oldest Japanese gardens, createdin the 12th-century, was restored in 1973 bythe J.N.T. The garden is located in thenortheast of the old capital, Nara-city, andin the area around the garden there are a lotofwooden houses dating from medieval

time. This area is called “Nara-Machi".
“Old Daijoin Temple Garden”

Address :1083-1, Takabatake-cho, Nara-shi, Nara

NearestNara Sta. (JR)station :Kintestu-Nara Sta. (Kintetsu railways)

Open :

9:00am - 5:00pm*Closed on Mondays

Admission :Adult/JP¥200, Child/JP¥100

Tel :0742-24-0808

5. The Former Kusuo Yasuda Residence
The modern Japanese-style house was built in1918. Mr. Zenshiro Yasuda, the son of Mr. ZenjiroYasuda who was the founder of the Yasuda
financial group, bought this residence from Mr. K.
Fujita in 1923. After Zenshiro’s eldest son Mr.
Kusuo Yasuda passed away in 1995, his wife Ms.
Yukiko Yasuda decided to donate these properties
to J.N.T. in 1996.

“ The Former Kusuo Yasuda Residence”

Address :20-18, Sendagi 5-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

NearestSendagi Sta. (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)station :Open :

Every Wednesday and Saturday
10:30am - 4:00pm (last admission 3:00pm)*Closed during summer season. (Please contact the J.N.T.)

Admission :Adult/JP¥500, Student/JP¥200,Children under age 12 and J.N.T. member/Free

Tel :03-3822-2699 (during operating hours)

6. Dr. Komai’s Residence
Mr. William Merell Vories, an Americanarchitect and a missionary, was requested todesign the Spanish style house in 1918 by hisfriend Dr. Taku Komai who was the authority on
genetics in Japan.
J.N.T. has received the western building with
“Dr. Komai’s Residence”

beautiful garden from Komai family in 2002.
Address :64, Iori-cho, Kitashirakawa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Nearest station :Chayama Sta. (Eizan Railway)

Open :

Every Friday and Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm (last admission 3:00pm)*Closed during summer season. (Please contact the J.N.T.)

Admission :Adult/JP¥500, Student/JP¥200,
Children under age 12 and J.N.T. member/Free

Tel :075-724-3115 (during operating hours)

J.N.T.’S HERITAGE CENTER
Heritage Centers are planned and constructed by J.N.T. as focal points forconservation activities in local communities.

1. The Old Katsuragi Road Heritage Center
An ancient trail wreathed in Japanese history and romantic legend was preservedin 1986.
Address :1126, Kamogami, Gose-shi, Nara

Open :

10:00am - 4:00pm*Closed on Mondays, the year-end and New Year holidays

Admission :FreeTel :0745-66-1159

2 . Hidano Takumi Heritage Center
It is constructed in 1989 as the conservation center of
traditional carpentry skills.
Address :10-1, Ichinomachi, Furukawa-cho, Hidashi, Gifu

Open :

Mar. - Nov.: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Dec. - Feb.: 9:00am - 4:30pm*Closed on Thursdays, 28 Dec. - 5 Jan.

Admission :Adult/JP¥300, Child/JP¥100, JNT
member/FreeTel :0577-73-3321“Hidano Takumi
Heritage Center”

3. Shirakawago Gassho style Heritage Center
Address :Ogi-machi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu

Open :

Please contact the J.N.T.

Admission :

Free

Tel :

None

Visitors are able to learn about the way of traditional life in
Shirakawa village. The historical house is now open to thepublic in summer season.

“Shirakawago Gasshostyle Heritage Center”

4. Daijoin Garden Heritage Center
The Daijoin Heritage Center has been constructed as a museum on historic gardens.
Address :1083-1, Takabatake-cho, Nara-shi, Nara

Open :

9:00am - 5:00pm*Closed on Mondays, the year-end and New Year holidays

Admission :FreeTel :0742-24-0808

5. Nagahama Railway Heritage Center and Hokuriku-Line Memorial Hall
It is for introduction of local history and culture in the Railway Junction City Nagahama.
On the site the memorial hall was constructed in 2003 for the preservation of SteamLocomotive and Electric Locomotive on Hokuriku line.
Address :1-41, Kitafune-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga

Open :

9:30am - 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm)*Closed on 29 Dec. - 3 Jan.

Admission :Adult and High school student/JP¥300, Child/JP¥150,
J.N.T. member/Free (Require a complimentary ticket to J.N.T.
office)Tel :0749-63-4091

6. Kotohikihama Singing-sand Heritage Center
It was built in October, 2002. It is the national center for cleaning campaign of singing
sands coasts.
Address :1250, Kaketsu, Amino-cho, Kyotango-shi, Kyoto

Open :

9:00am - 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm)*Closed on Tuesdays(except summer vacation), 28 Dec. - 3 Jan.

Admission :Adult and High school student /JP¥290, Child/JP¥90,JNT member/Free

Tel :0772-72-5511

7. Murakami Heritage Center
It was built in September, 2004. It is the showcase of an oldcastle town Murakami located along the Sea of Japan.
Address :7-17, Sannomachi, Murakami-shi, Niigata

Open :

9:00am - 4:30pm *Closed on 29 Dec. - 4.Jan.

Admission :Adult/JP¥200, Child/JP¥100, JNT member/Free

Tel :0254-53-3666“Murakami
Heritage Center”

8. Shikoku Railway Heritage Center
It is for introduction of local history and culture in theRailway of Shikoku Area with display actual models. Onthe site the memorial hall was constructed in 2007 forthe preservation of Shinkansen "0 system" that are thefirst type of Shinkansen train and "the DF50 form
electricity type diesel".

“ Shikoku RailwayHeritage Center”

Address :798-1,Ohmachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime

Open :

9:00am - 5:00pm *Closed on Wednesdays

Admission :Adult and High school student/JP¥300, Child/JP¥100,
JNT member/Free

Tel :0897-52-1449

J.N.T.’S Other Conservation Activities
1. MAKIHATA MOUNTAIN NATURAL SCENIC BEAUTY<Niigata prefecture, Minamiuonuma City>
From 1974 the beautiful natural interwoven Chitou and Yukita grassland environmenthas been fully protected and maintained by the J.N.T.

2. REGIONAL HERITAGE SUPPORT PROJECT-----Research Activities---1. Tourism resources survey
We surveyed almost 200 natural environments and cultural properties in all regions ofthe country. The results of that contributed to put to good use in ensuring thepreservation of these assets.

2. Other independent study surveys
We carried out independent academic surveys, relating to:
1. Policy proposals for national large scale projects
2. Research into property preservation and use systems3. Commissioned academic survey
To date over 120 commissioned academic surveys have been undertaken in the field of“use and preservation of tourism resources”.
In response to requests from local authorities and related bodies and with the aid ofcitizens, the government and specialists, discussions centering on regional activation
have been undertaken. Focusing on natural resources and inherent historic and cultural
assets, these discussions have had a major impact on the formation of preservation policy.

-----Promotion Activities---1. PUBLISHING THE JAPAN NATIONAL TRUST JOURNAL
We publish ‘Hou 報’ six times a year. By the journal we inform news and activities about
our properties and report related to the important natural and cultural assets.

2. SUBSCRIBING THE E-mail NEWSLETTER
We subscribe to e-mail newsletter twice a month to inform news and activities of ourproperties etc.

3. PUBLISHINGMAGAZINE

THE

NATUREAND

CULTUREPUBLICITY

Taking into account wide-ranging views on tourism resources and with the aid ofmaterial supplied by experts, the national trust have since February 1970 edited andproduced the above publication (The publication is currently suspended).

4. SUPPORT FOR MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY
Support for independent activity by members.
REGIONAL ACTIVITY (SHIRAKAWA BRANCH etc.)

GROUP ACTIVITY (MINKA TOWN CIRCLE etc.)

5. VISIT TOURS
Tours are undertaken in order to deepen the knowledge and awareness of Japan’s
exceptional natural environment, historic sites and beauty spots.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
The trust conducts exchanges (including information exchange) with various groups
which aim to upkeep and preserve the natural environment and cultural assets. In doing
so, the trust seeks to promote the cooperation of business in its activities.
---EXCHANGE GROUPS---- ( RANDOM LISTING)
BRITISH NATIONAL TRUST (HONOURY MEMBER)
BRITISH CIVIC TRUST (FULL MEMBER)
AMERICAN NATIONAL TRUST (with proof of membership, Reciprocal agreement)
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TRUST (“)

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL TRUST (“)

QUEEN ELIZABETH II NATIONAL TRUST (GEORGIAN STATE NATIONAL TRUST (““))

FIJI NATIONAL TRUST(“)

BEMUDA NATIONAL TRUST(“)

RAKUZAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION (TAIWAN)
GLENWOOD CENTRE (AMERICA)

J.N.T.’S Network ProjectsJ.N.T. supports the conservation activities for volunteers group in localcommunications.
1. Singing Sands Preservation Network
2. Industrial Heritage Preservation Association
3. Thatched House Preservation Society of Japan
4. Shonan Residence Network
5. W.M.Vories’ Architecture Network