Mimei Ogawa Literature Museum

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

Mimei Ogawa was a Joetsu City-born novelist and children’s story author. Known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan, this museum was built to introduce his achievements, works, life, and historical background. Welcoming everyone, the museum makes it easy to come in contact with the author’s worldview through screenings of animated versions of his most famous works and a documentary on his life, as well as a recreation of the study where he spent his final years. In order to familiarize as many people as possible with his works and literature, the museum holds events such as readings conducted by volunteers. An adjoining gallery for local residents can be used for exhibitions of paintings, photographs, crafts, and other works.

Spot details

Address: Niigata Joetsu-shi Motoshirocho 8-30 Takata Library Map
Area: Myoko / Joetsu Area
Phone: 0255231083
Hours: 10:00-19:00(June- Sep.until 20:00, SaturdaySundayPublic holiday until 18:00)
Closed: Monday(open if it is a public holiday), 3rdThursday, The next day of public holiday, etc.Temporary closure may take place
Fees: Free admission
Parking Lot: Available (shared with Takada Library)