Memorial Hall of Tōson

The Memorial Hall is a museum in Komoro dedicated to the Japanese writer Shimazaki Tōson and displays approximately 5,000 items. The collection includes manuscripts, letters, notebooks, and personal belongings that provide insight into his life and creative work.

The museum was created in 1947 and opened to the public in 1952. It was established to preserve the literary heritage of Tōson and his importance in Japanese writing culture.

The hall honors the legacy of Shimazaki Tōson and demonstrates how his written work shaped modern Japanese literature. Visitors can see original manuscripts and understand the role this writer played in the literary development of Japan.

A visit is best done with comfortable shoes, as the displays span several rooms. The building is located near Komoro Castle, making a combined visit to both sites possible.

Visitors can see a reconstructed version of Tōson's study from his residence in Oiso Town within the museum. This room displays the environment where he wrote and worked.

Location: Komoro

Architects: Yoshirō Taniguchi

Official opening: 1958

Operator: 小諸市

Address: 小諸市丁315

Website: https://city.komoro.lg.jp/official/benri/facility_map/shisetsuannai/bunkakyoyoshisetsu/tosonkinenkan

GPS coordinates: 36.32733,138.41767

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43