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Tōson Memorial Museum, Literary museum in Magome-juku, Japan

The Tōson Memorial Museum displays over 5000 items including manuscripts, photographs, and personal belongings of the Japanese writer Shimazaki Tōson.

Originally established in 1947 through architect Taniguchi Yoshirō's design, the museum opened in 1952 at the location of Tōson's family residence in Magome-juku.

The museum collection contains handwritten manuscripts of major literary works including Wakanashu, Yoake Mae, Arashi, and Toho-no-Mon from the Meiji period.

Located at 4256-1 Magome in Nakatsugawa City, the museum operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with admission fees of 500 yen for adults.

The museum features a reconstructed version of Tōson Shimazaki's study from his final residence in Oiso Town, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Location: Nakatsugawa

Architects: Yoshirō Taniguchi

Official opening: 1952

Address: 岐阜県中津川市馬籠4256-1 508-0502

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00

Phone: +81573692047

Website: http://toson.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.52674,137.56736

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27

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