Museum · Waseda
Haruki Murakami Library (Waseda International House of Literature) 早稲田大学国際文学館（村上春樹ライブラリー）
Free Kengo Kuma-renovated library at Waseda University, holding Haruki Murakami's works in 50+ languages and a re-created study.
Hours10:00-17:00
ClosedWednesdays and some university event days
PriceFree
Getting thereWaseda Station (Tozai Line), 8 min
Time needed30-60 min
AddressBuilding 4, Waseda University, 1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0051
Websitewaseda.jp/culture/wihl
About
Haruki Murakami studied at Waseda and donated his manuscripts and record collection to the university. Kengo Kuma redesigned an old campus building for the library, with a striking arched wooden bookshelf staircase. Visitors can browse his books in more than 50 languages, see a recreation of his study and listen to records in the audio room. There is also a student-run cafe.
Highlights
- Kengo Kuma's tunnel of wooden bookshelves
- Murakami's books in 50+ languages
- Recreated writer's study
- Audio room with his record collection
Tips
- Free entry
- Usually closed Wednesdays; check the calendar for campus events
- 8 min from Waseda Station (Tozai Line)
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