Akita Prefectural Library

The Akita Prefectural Library is a large facility with extensive collections of books, journals, newspapers, and maps available to the public. The space provides different areas for reading and research along with access to a vast amount of materials.

The facility was founded in 1899 and was one of the early libraries in Japan. It has since evolved and modernized to meet the changing needs of the community.

The library serves as a gathering place for readers across the region and reflects how reading and learning matter to the local community. People of all ages use the space to browse, research, and spend quiet time with books.

The library offers easy access to materials from multiple facilities across the prefecture through a digital system. Visitors should check opening hours and can rely on ample parking and good transportation connections.

The building was redesigned in the 1990s by modern architects and offers technological resources that were advanced for the time. This renovation helped the facility stay current and usable.

Location: Akita

Inception: April 1899

Official opening: November 1899

Address: 秋田県秋田市山王新町14-31

Website: http://apl.pref.akita.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.71831,140.09350

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06