Izumi Kyoka Kinenkan Museum

The Izumi Kyoka Kinenkan Museum is a biographical museum in Kanazawa dedicated to the renowned writer's life and literary works. Inside, you will find manuscripts, personal objects, and photographs that trace his creative journey and career.

The museum opened in 1999 to preserve the legacy of Izumi Kyoka, one of Kanazawa's most important writers. Since then, it has served as the main institution for safeguarding his literary heritage and cultural significance.

The museum shows how Izumi Kyoka shaped Japanese literature by blending folk tales with stories of the supernatural. His works continue to influence readers and writers today, reflecting the values and imagination of his era.

The museum is open daily to visitors and provides information displays in Japanese and English throughout the exhibitions. You can comfortably explore all the spaces in about two hours.

Several exhibition rooms are designed to recreate the settings from Kyoka's stories, allowing you to step directly into the worlds he created in his writings. This approach brings his literary imagination to life in a tangible way.

Location: Kanazawa

Inception: November 14, 1999

Official opening: November 14, 1999

Website: https://kanazawa-museum.jp/kyoka/english

GPS coordinates: 36.57144,136.66306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26