The Museum of Modern Japanese Literature 日本近代文学館

4-3-55 Komaba, Meguro City, Tokyo

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A home for Japanese literature lovers

Located in Komaba Park, the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature holds over 170 personal libraries and collections, and is home to over 1.3 million books, letters, magazines, diaries, videos and manuscripts related to modern Japanese authors that are available for you to browse.

Visitors can peruse documents related to authors such as Natsume Soseki, Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Yasunari Kawabata. (Reservations are required for materials other than books and magazines.)

While the main collection may be difficult to navigate for those unable to read Japanese, the museum also offers rotating exhibits with various themes. With cozy reading spaces and a small café, it makes for a relaxing stop, perfect for any quiet afternoon out. The stately Maeda Residence across from the museum is also well worth a visit.

How to Get There

Komaba-todaimae StationKeio Inokashira LineWest Exit7 min on foot

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Art & Museums

Opening Hours	9:30-16:30 TuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysHolidays Last entry 30 minutes before closing Closing days: MondaysSundaysNew Year's holidaysIrregularIf a scheduled closing falls on a public holiday, the facility will remain open on the holiday and close the next day. Closed on the fourth Thurs. of the month, and the entire third week of Feb. and Jun. (special inventory period)
Price	General admission: 300 yen Cash
Facility Info	RestroomsDining facilitiesNon-smoking areas Japanese Japanese

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.