Shigureden, Japanese poetry museum in Ukyo-ku, Japan
The Shigureden Museum displays a collection of Ogura Hyakunin Isshu poems through traditional dolls, dioramas, and historical artifacts at the foot of Mount Ogura.
Founded by Nintendo chairman Hiroshi Yamauchi in 2006, the museum underwent major renovations in 2012 and 2018, transforming from a digital exhibition into a cultural center.
The museum presents the complete set of One Hundred Poets, selected by Fujiwara no Teika during the Kamakura period, through detailed handmade dolls wearing period-accurate clothing.
Located near Tenryuji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge, the museum features rotating exhibitions, a tatami gallery, and a terrace cafe serving Japanese snacks and light meals.
The initial version of the museum incorporated Nintendo technology with 70 floor-mounted LCD displays and custom touch-screen devices for interactive poetry exploration.
Location: Ukyō Ward
Founders: Hiroshi Yamauchi
Official opening: January 27, 2006
Website: http://shigureden.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.01370,135.67377
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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