Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

Memorial Hall

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This is a memorial museum for Lafcadio Hearn, adopting the Japanese name, Yakumo Koizumi, known for his works of Hoichi the Earless, and the Yukionna (Snow Fairy) introduced in the storybook, Kaidan (Japanese ghost stories). This museum opened in 1934 is housed in the Japanese architectural structure adjoining the former residence of Yakumo Koizumi. It was renovated in 2016. This museum introduces the Greek born Irishman, Hearn, who arrived in Japan, via stays in England and the United States, and was then naturalized. The multifaceted aspects of Yakumo as an author, instructor, and journalist can be seen through the displayed mementos, manuscripts and writings revealing a portrait of his person.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Okudanichou 322
Area: Around Matsue Castle Area
Phone: 0852212147
Hours: [Apr.- Sep.] 8:30-18:30 (Reception until 18:10)
[Oct.- Mar.] 8:30-17:00 (Reception until 16:40)
Closed: open everyday (closed four times a year for maintenance)
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults410yen(Group discount 320yen), Elementary and junior high school students200yen(Group discount 160yen)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard)
※Only available cards can be used for touch payment.Available function
Smoking: Not available (entirely non-smoking)
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 26, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please 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

Review

Interesting to know in details Hearn life

Reviewed : 2019.10.29

Very modern and complet museum about Hearn life, irish writer who became japanese. Interresting if you want to know the details of the life of the author of Kwaidan.
Fascinating

Reviewed : 2019.10.28

A very well documented museum. Inspiring and interesting. Hearn had played an important part in Japan’s history.
Very interesting visit

Reviewed : 2019.10.07

Had never heard of Hearn before and therefore found the visit extremely informative. Our group of Ireland rugby supporters had received a civic reception the day before because the town very much...