Miyagi Prefectural Library

The Miyagi Prefectural Library contains over one million books and fifty thousand audio-visual materials spread across multiple specialized sections and reading rooms.

Established in 1881, the library stands as one of the oldest public institutions in the region, preserving documents from the Date family who governed Sendai.

The library maintains the Date bunko collection, which holds documents and materials highlighting the regional heritage of the Miyagi Prefecture through centuries.

The facility operates from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, while Sunday hours extend from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The digital library system provides access to 60,000 historical documents, including extensive materials about the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Location: Sendai

Official opening: July 25, 1881

Address: 宮城県仙台市泉区紫山1丁目1-1 981-3205

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

GPS coordinates: 38.34603,140.83861

Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:37