Yokomizo Museum

The Yokomizo Museum is a biographical museum in a fruit park dedicated to Japanese mystery writer Seishi Yokomizo. The collection includes manuscripts, photographs, personal items, and film materials that document his life and creative work.

The museum opened in 2006 and preserves the writer's legacy through first editions and letters from fellow mystery writer Edogawa Ranpo. This collection shows the connections between two important figures in Japanese crime fiction.

The writing room with eight tatami mats shows how the author worked on his mystery novels. Visitors can glimpse his personal work environment and understand the setting where his stories came to life.

The museum is located within the fruit park and is open on weekends and holidays. It is easy to visit while exploring the park, and the exhibition spaces are compact and manageable.

The museum focuses especially on Yokomizo's Kindaichi Kousuke series, one of Japan's most famous detective series. This series remains popular with readers and fans and continues to be adapted in various media formats.

Location: Yamanashi

Official opening: May 2006

Website: https://city.yamanashi.yamanashi.jp/citizen/docs/yokomizo.html

GPS coordinates: 35.70442,138.66153

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07