Ichiyo Memorial Museum

The Ichiyo Memorial Museum is a literary museum in Ryūsen that features two exhibition rooms dedicated to the Meiji-period writer. Here, visitors can view manuscripts, letters, poems, and personal possessions that document her life and literary work.

The museum was built following architect Takahiko Yanagisawa's design and opened in 1961 to preserve the legacy of Ichiyo Higuchi. The institution was established to protect the memory of this influential female writer from the Meiji period.

The museum displays handwritten works and personal belongings that reflect Ichiyo Higuchi's importance as a female writer during the Meiji era. Visitors can see how her thoughts and creativity come to life through the manuscripts on view.

The museum is located in a residential neighborhood and is open most days, making it easy to stop by while walking around the area. It is small and straightforward, so a brief visit of a few hours is enough to see everything.

The museum displays a model of Ichiyo's original sweets shop, where she found inspiration for her stories while living in Shimotani. This everyday place played a key role in shaping her literary works.

Location: Ryūsen

Inception: May 11, 1961

Architects: Takahiko Yanagisawa

Official opening: May 11, 1961

Address: 東京都台東区竜泉3丁目18番4号

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:30

Phone: +81338730004

Website: https://taitocity.net/zaidan/ichiyo

GPS coordinates: 35.72555,139.79281

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02