Tsuboi Sakae Memorial Museum

Tsuboi Sakae Memorial Museum is a biographical and literary museum on Shōdoshima housed in three connected buildings with copper roofs and traditional Japanese architecture. The exhibition displays original manuscripts, letters, and books from the author in their historical context.

The collection was established in 1992 to preserve the legacy of author Tsuboi Sakae, who wrote the influential novel Twenty Four Eyes about education in post-war Japan. This novel is a significant work in modern Japanese literature of the 20th century.

The museum displays the author's manuscripts and personal objects that show how she lived and worked as a writer. Visitors can see the everyday surroundings where she created her literary works.

The three buildings are connected, so visitors can move easily between exhibition areas. It is best to allow enough time to explore all the exhibits and historical rooms thoroughly.

Inside the museum, visitors can see a recreated living space with an original irori fireplace that reproduces the interior from the author's era. This hearth was a central gathering place in many Japanese homes and offers direct insight into her daily life.

Location: Shodoshima

Official opening: 1992

Website: https://24hitomi.or.jp/th/facilities/index.html#museum

GPS coordinates: 34.44542,134.28518

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41