Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

3.5

“Saka no Ue no Kumo” (Clouds above the Hill) is a novel by Ryotaro Shiba, depicting the modernization of Japan through the life stories of brothers Yoshifuru and Saneyuki Akiyama, and poet Masaoka Shiki. Many materials related to the novel as well as the three main characters are exhibited in the museum. The four-story building with a basement was designed by Tadao Ando, and is made as a space expressing “clouds above the hill”.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Ichibanchou 3-20 Map
Area: Matsuyama Area
Phone: 0899152600
Hours: 9:00-18:30(Last entry18:00)
Closed: Monday (Open for Holiday)
* Temporary opening Sunday available (Please check homepage for details)
Fees: [Admission fee] General400yen, High school students/65 and over200yen, Junior high school students Free
Parking Lot: Not available
※Please use the surrounding fee parking lot
※Wheelchair-only parking spaceAvailable
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, etc.)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Matsuyama Free WiFi)
English Menu: Available (summary leaflets, etc.:China, South Korea, Taiwan)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
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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