- KANAGAWA PHOTO ALBUM -
Kamakura Museum of Literature (鎌倉文学館)
Located in the Hase neighborhood of Kamakura, the Kamakura Museum of Literature was first opened in 1985 by local volunteers. The museum’s has set as its purpose the collection, preservation, and exhibition of literary works, manuscripts, and personal items from writers connected with Kamakura such as Yasunari Kawabata, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and Jiro Osaragi. The museum building, donated to the city of Kamakura, was once a villa belonging to Toshinari Maeda built off of his main residence and today it is a designated Tangible Cultural Property. There is also a 600 square meter rose garden on the south side of the garden stretching before the museum which, together with the view of the sea off Shonan in front of the museum, is a popular sightseeing spot.
Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Hase 1-5-3 (Shonan / KamakuraArea)
0467233911
[Mar.-Sep.] 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
[Oct.-Feb.] 9:00-16:30 (admission until 16:00)
* New Coronavirus Subject to change due to infectious disease control.
Details
- Hours
- [Mar.-Sep.] 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
[Oct.-Feb.] 9:00-16:30 (admission until 16:00)
* New Coronavirus Subject to change due to infectious disease control. - Closed
- Monday (open for Public holidays), New Year's Holiday (12/29-1/3), exhibition change Period, special arrangement period
* May--June, Oct.--Nov. Is open except for one Monday closed - Fees
- [Admission fee] 300-500yen (depending on the exhibition)
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Note
- Temporary suspension of operations:Closed until June 8, 2020 (Information as of June 1, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so be sure to check the official information. - Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Kanagawa Areas
Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo’s most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.
