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Ikeda Bunko, Private library in Sakae-Honmachi, Japan

Ikeda Bunko operates as a specialized repository containing extensive collections of Japanese literature, manuscripts, and historical documents in Sakae-Honmachi.

The establishment of this private library by Ichizō Kobayashi in April 1949 marked a period of educational advancement during Japan's post-war reconstruction.

The library maintains a substantial collection of rare Japanese texts and documents, serving researchers and scholars studying national literary traditions.

Visitors need to schedule appointments in advance to access the library collections, as the facility follows specific protocols for manuscript preservation.

The library functions under the Hankyu Culture Foundation, sharing its location with the Itsuō Art Museum in the Takarazuka family estate.

Location: Sakae-Honmachi

Inception: April 25, 1949

Founders: Ichizō Kobayashi

Website: https://hankyu-bunka.or.jp/ikedabunko

GPS coordinates: 34.82525,135.42839

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05

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