Endo Shusaku Literature Museum

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

4.5

"This literature museum is located in Higashishitsu-machi, Nagasaki City. It opened in the Sotome area, which also served as the stage for the novel ""Silence,"" for the purpose of exhibiting and researching approximately 30,000 items such as manuscripts and collections donated by Shusaku Endo's family. Besides the permanent exhibits, it also has displays related to Shusaku Endo with themes that change every two years. In addition, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea of Sumonada sea from the grounds."

Spot details

Address: Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Higashishitsumachi 77 Map
Area: Nagasaki Area
Phone: 0959376011
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: 12/29-1/3
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]360yen
[Elementary/Middle/High school students]200yen
Parking Lot: Available(7spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Nagasaki_City_Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 11, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Come and see the highly regarded Japanese Author Shusaku Endo.

Reviewed : 2019.07.23

The Shusaku Endo literature museum was established in May 2000, with the cooperation of his widow and family, under one premise, that it in built and commands a view of the calm Goto-Nada Sea. The...
A Great Tribute to A Great Writer

Reviewed : 2018.12.12

Ever since I read his books a few years back, I really wanted to visited this museum dedicated to Endo san. For writing inspiring books that profoundly affects a readers pysche, this is a really...
I was Shocked

Reviewed : 2018.08.27

This place seemed Low-Key with not that many visitors. I enjoyed it. Most Japanese museums are pretty good. this was no different. I enjoyed it as i am a big fan of old school Japanese History and...