Museum · Roka-koen / Setagaya

Setagaya Literary Museum 世田谷文学館

Literature museum in western Setagaya with lively special exhibitions on authors, manga artists and illustrators.

Hours10:00-18:00 (exhibition entry until 17:30)

ClosedMondays (next weekday if a holiday), Dec 29-Jan 3

PriceCollection exhibition (adult): ¥220
High school/university: ¥170
Elementary/junior high: ¥110

Getting thereRoka-koen Station (Keio Line), south exit, 5 min

Time needed1 hour

Best timeDuring a special exhibition

Address1-10-10 Minami-Karasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0062

Websitesetabun.or.jp

About

The museum covers writers connected with Setagaya and stages popular special exhibitions on novelists, picture-book artists and manga. Its collection room includes a mechanical karakuri display and a library corner, and a cafe overlooks a koi pond. It is a short walk from Roka Koshun-en park.

Highlights

Special exhibitions on writers, illustrators and manga
Collection exhibition on Setagaya's literary figures
Koi pond and cafe
Library corner for reading

Tips

Check what special exhibition is on; it sets the price
Combine with Roka Koshun-en park nearby

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Setagaya Literary Museum 世田谷文学館

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