Hosa Library

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

A library in Tokugawa Garden, a Japanese Garden on the repurposed site of the Owari-Tokugawa family residence in Tokugawa-cho, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City. It has about 110,000 old books from the Owari-Tokugawa family's collection as well as old maps and other diagrams and a display of the feudal lord's belongings. The entrance Hall that renovated the old library is a registered National Important Cultural Property. It holds a variety of events and programs like displays showcasing modern samurai culture, lectures, etc.

Spot details

Address: Aichi Nagoya-shi Higashi-ku Tokugawacho 1001 Map
Area: Nagoya City (East) Area
Phone: 0529352173
Hours: [Exhibition room] 10:00-17:00 (Latest entry 16:30)
[Reading room] 9:30-17:00
[Archives] 9:30-12:00/13:00-17:00
Closed: Monday (next weekday in case of public holiday), may be closed due to special arrangements
Fees: [Reading room] Free
[Admission fee to view] General 1,600 yen, High school/university student 800 yen, Elementary/junior high school student 500 yen (common to Hoza Bunko and Tokugawa Art Museum)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Wheelchair accessible: Available