Yamanakako Forest Park of Literature Mishima Yukio Literary Museum

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

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This library and museum is dedicated to the writer Yukio Mishima. The collection holds a variety of items including the first prints of 99 of Yukio Mishima's books, autographed manuscripts donated by his family, literary notes, letters, and more. The exhibit hall looks at his life from the time of his birth to his suicide, as well as his posthumous influence. There's also an exhibit that replicates Yukio Mishima's study, as well as displays with commentary on his wide range of work in various genres. Yamanakako Forest Park of Literature where the museum is located has features like stone haiku monuments on the edge of Lake Yamanaka.

Spot details

Yamanakako Forest Park of Literature Mishima Yukio Literary Museum

Address: Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunyamanakakomura Hirano 506-296 Map
Area: Around Lake Yamanaka Area
Phone: 0555202655
Hours: 10:00-16:30(Latest entry16:00)
[Reading room usage hours]10:00-11:30/13:30-16:30
Closed: Monday/Tuesday (The day following if it falls on a public holiday), 12/29-1/3, Material Maintenance and inspection days (Irregular holidays) * Open on 4/28-5/6
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults 500 yen, High School/College students 300 yen, Elementary/Junior High School Students 100 yen ※ Fees for groups 50 yen discount for groups of 10 or more ※ Tickets common to Yukio Mishima Literature Museum and Tokutomi Sohokan
Parking Lot: Available(Cars50spaces, 2spaces for disabled people, 4spaces for large buses)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (No smoking inside the building, Smoking available only in designated areas)
Wi-Fi: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Yukio Mishima Museum

Reviewed : 2015.07.06

I am studying Mishima, so coming here was a big deal for me. Im unsure why anyone would come here if they werent big Mishima fans. If you love him and his work, you will appreciate this.
A Must-See For Those Interested in Mishima and Japanese Literature

Reviewed : 2015.07.03

As a life-long fan of Yukio Mishima, I couldnt think of visiting Japan without a visit to both Mt. Fuji and the Yukio Mishima museum. Fortunately, and clearly not by accident, they are found in the...
Interesting for funs of Yukio Mishima

Reviewed : 2015.05.20

pleasant atmosphere, beautiful garden near museum.Exposition is quite poor, only photos and manuscripts.