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Former residence built in the tea-house style where HAYASHI Fumiko spent her later years
Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Hall
The house where Hayashi Fumiko spent the last 10 or so years of her life prior to her death in 1951 has been preserved as a memorial museum. This Japanese-style house was designed by YAMAGUCHI Bunzo, who was known at that time for his avant-garde architecture. In designing the house, Yamaguchi read more than 200 reference books and was particular about ensuring that the breeze could blow through it in both the north-south and east-west directions.
7-min. walk from Nakai Station on the Toei Oedo Line
Address: 2-20-1 Nakai, Shinjuku City
Opening hours: 10:00 – 16:30 (Entry closes at 16:00)
Closed: Mondays (When Monday is a public holiday, the museum is open and is closed the following Tuesday.), December 29 – January 3
Admission fee: General 150 yen
Inquiries: 03-5996-9207
Recreating the novelist’s writing space surrounded by materials
Yoshimura Akira Literature Museum
At this museum you can see exhibits presenting the world of the literary works spanning the lifetime of Arakawa City-born novelist YOSHIMURA Akira, as well as his handwritten manuscripts, precious possessions, and materials. An exhibit recreating the study that Yoshimura used for his writing features the actual chair where he sat and sheets of manuscript paper covered in writing, giving visitors a simulated experience of being a writer.
1-min. walk from arakawa-nichome Stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)
Address: 2-50-1 Arakawa, Arakawa City (in Yui-no-Mori Arakawa)
Opening hours: 9:00 – 20:30
Closed: Every third Thursday, Year-end/New Year, etc.
Admission fee: free
Inquiries: 03-3891-4349
Find the ultimate book in a district of books
Book town Jimbocho
Kanda-Jimbocho is a district of books. From second-hand bookstores to stores selling the latest publications, the district brings together some 130 bookstores selling millions of books as well as artwork. There are also numerous charming cafes, so you can take a book that appeals to you and enjoy passing the time reading to your heart’s content.
1-min. walk from Jimbocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line and the Toei Mita Line
Address: 1-chome, 2-chome, and 3-chome Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda City
A place where literature, people, and the community interact
Mori Ogai Memorial Museum
MORI Ogai wore various hats, including novelist, playwright, and army doctor. This memorial museum stands on the site of Kanchoro, his former residence where he lived with his family. A special exhibition entitled “Ogai’s Meals” is being shown here until July 9. During the exhibition period, you can enjoy original sweets at the adjoining MORIKINE Café.
15-min. walk from Hakusan Station on the Toei Mita Line
Address: 1-23-4 Sendagi, Bunkyo City
Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (Entry closes at 17:30)
Closed: 4th Tuesday of every month (When Tuesday is a public holiday, the museum is open and closed the following Wednesday. *Note that the museum may also be closed on the 4th Monday/Wednesday), December 29 – January 3, and when exhibits are being changed, etc.
Admission fees: [Special Exhibition] General 600 yen / [Permanent Exhibition] General 300 yen
Inquiries: 03-3824-5511
Father of Onihei Hankacho
Birthplace of Shotaro Ikenami
Representative postwar historical novelist Ikenami Shotaro was born at No. 61 Shoden-cho in the former Asakusa Ward (now Taito City). In 2007, a birthplace monument was erected on the site of his former home. Within walking distance from the monument is the Taito City Central Library, home to the “Ikenami Shotaro Memorial Collection”, which is steeped in the essence of Ikenami’s world.
15-min. walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Address: Matsuchiyama Shoden Park, 7-4-9 Asakusa, Taito City
Opening hours: Always open
Inquiries: 03-5246-5915 (Ikenami Shotaro Memorial Collection)
See the world through the eyes of poet MASAOKA Shiki
Shikian
In 1894, poet MASAOKA Shiki moved to Shikian—which he used as both his sickroom and study—living out his days here. The original house was destroyed in the Great Tokyo Air Raids during World War II and rebuild in 1950. Although some sections of the current structure differ from the original design, you can still sense the meaning and atmosphere of MASAOKA’s time pervading the house.
4-min. walk from Nippori Station on the Nippori-Toneri Liner
Address: 2-5-11 Negishi, Taito City
Opening hours: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from June 10:30 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00*
*Opening hours are subject to change. Please check the museum’s website for current opening hours before visiting.
Admission fee: General 500 yen
Inquiries: 03-3876-8218