Museum · Komaba (near Shibuya / Shimokitazawa)
The Museum of Modern Japanese Literature 日本近代文学館
Komaba Park archive and museum of modern Japanese writers, from Soseki to Kawabata, with themed exhibitions and a literary cafe.
Hours9:30-16:30 (last entry 16:00)
ClosedSundays, Mondays, 4th Thursday, New Year
Getting thereKomaba-todaimae Station (Keio Inokashira Line), west exit, 7 min
Time needed30-60 min
Address4-3-55 Komaba, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0041
Websitebungakukan.or.jp
About
This museum and research library holds more than 1.3 million books, manuscripts, letters and diaries of modern Japanese authors such as Natsume Soseki, Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Yasunari Kawabata. Rotating exhibitions show manuscripts and first editions. Its BUNDAN cafe serves dishes and drinks inspired by novels. The grand former Maeda family residence is across the park.
Highlights
- Manuscripts of Soseki, Akutagawa and Kawabata
- Themed literary exhibitions
- Literary-themed cafe
- Next to the former Maeda Residence
Tips
- Closed Sundays, Mondays and some Thursdays (check calendar)
- 7 min from Komaba-todaimae Station
- Most material is Japanese-only
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