Inori-no-Oka Picture Book Museum, Picture book museum in Minami-Yamate, Japan
The Inori-no-Oka Picture Book Museum occupies a brick Western-style structure with a garden, containing a bookstore and exhibition spaces across two floors.
The museum, established in 1999, stands on a hill that served as a refuge for Christians during the Edo period of Japanese history.
The museum maintains a collection of 10,000 picture books, including works from Japanese artists like Aya Omichi and international illustrators.
Visitors can access the museum from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 17:30, with entry fees of 300 yen for adults and 200 yen for students.
The first floor houses a dedicated children's bookstore called Fairy Tale Hall, where visitors can browse without paying an entrance fee.
Location: Nagasaki
Inception: 1999
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +81958280716
Website: http://douwakan.co.jp/museum
GPS coordinates: 32.73522,129.86974
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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