Kinosaki Bungeikan Heritage Museum

The Kinosaki Bungeikan Heritage Museum is a literary museum in the hot spring town of Kinosaki that exhibits manuscripts, photographs, and objects. The collection shows how writers captured this place in their works.

The museum was founded in 1976 to preserve the literary heritage of authors who visited Kinosaki. It began a tradition of documenting the deep connections between writers and the hot spring town.

The museum displays works by Japanese writers such as Shiga Naoya, who came to Kinosaki and wrote about what they experienced there. These writings show how the hot spring town became a place where authors found creative inspiration.

The museum provides orientation materials and guides in multiple languages to help visitors understand the exhibits. It is easy to navigate and invites a relaxed walk through the exhibition spaces.

The museum operates its own bookstore featuring works by local authors and regional guides. This shop allows visitors to purchase books by writers connected to the area.

Location: Toyooka

Official opening: November 8, 1977

Address: 357-1 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101

Phone: +81796322575

Website: https://kinobun.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.62519,134.81071

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44