Kitakyushu Matsumoto Kiyotari Memorial Hall

4.0

The museum is a memorial hall that introduces the life of Seicho Matsumoto, the Akutagawa Prize-winning author and master of mysteries, who is the pride of Kitakyushu City. 700 books of his works and a huge chronological table of his life are displayed in the exhibition room. The museum also has a recreation of a part of Seicho's home, including his study and storeroom, making it a must-see even if you are not a fan of his work.

Spot details

Kitakyushu Matsumoto Kiyotari Memorial Hall

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushikokurakitaku Jounai 2-3 Map
Area: Kitakyushu Area
Phone: 0935822761
Hours: 9:30-18:00 (admission until 17:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if it is a public holiday or closed), New Year's holiday (12/29-1/3), Sunday (please check with the museum)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]600yen
[Junior and high school students]360yen
[Elementary school students]240yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (FLET'S Hikari)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Confusing?

Reviewed : 2017.06.04

It is a museum in memorial of a famous japanese writer matsumoto seicho, the problem is all the explanation in the museum is in japanese and because of that the museum is so low in visitors. Me and...
Great Writer Museum

Reviewed : 2017.05.25

As I had read Matsumoto Seichos books (translated in Chinese), it was good for me to know him more. Although exhibit in Japanese, use google translate in some interest part. All his books sold...
Local Hero

Reviewed : 2014.03.24

A good little memorial to a writer who is obviously big in Japan and important to Kitakyushu as well, As with all Japanese museums we visited the design of the place was great. Worth doing a bit of...