Miyagi Prefectural Library

Miyagi Prefectural Library is a public library in Sendai housing collections organized into specialized sections and reading areas. The building contains materials ranging from books and periodicals to audio recordings and video materials.

Founded in 1881, the library stands among the oldest public institutions in the region. From its start, it has gathered documents from the Date family, who ruled Sendai for centuries.

The library houses the Date bunko collection, which brings together documents that tell the story of the region's past and its ruling family. Visitors can explore materials that show how Miyagi developed over many centuries.

The building spreads across multiple floors with clearly marked sections for different types of materials. Visitors can navigate through the spaces to find what they need without difficulty.

The library's digital system makes historical documents available online, including extensive materials about the earthquake that struck the region in 2011. This allows visitors to explore regional history from anywhere.

Location: Sendai

Official opening: July 25, 1881

Address: 宮城県仙台市泉区紫山1丁目1-1

Website: http://library.pref.miyagi.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.34603,140.83861

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02