Kyoto Prefectural Library, Prefectural library in Okazaki Park, Kyoto, Japan.
The Kyoto Prefectural Library stands as a modern facility in Sakyō-ku district, featuring extensive collections of books, journals, newspapers, and historical documents.
Founded in 1873 as Shushoin Library, the institution reopened in 1898 as Kyoto Prefectural Library and underwent reconstruction in 2001 following earthquake damage.
The library maintains approximately 800,000 manuscripts, including the National Treasure To-ji Hyakugo Monjo collection, documenting centuries of Japanese history and literature.
Located at Seishoji-cho 9 in Okazaki, the library operates from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends.
The first floor includes a community lounge where mini lectures occur every Thursday afternoon, connecting residents with educational resources.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Architects: Goichi Takeda
Official opening: June 1898
Address: 京都府京都市左京区岡崎成勝寺町9 606-8343
Website: https://library.pref.kyoto.jp/?page_id=1680
GPS coordinates: 35.01294,135.78194
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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