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Kajōkan, Biographical museum in Tatsuno, Japan

Located near the corner tower of Tatsuno Castle, Kajōkan exhibits photographs, documents, and personal belongings of notable regional figures in a traditional setting.

The museum officially started operating in April 1978 as a center dedicated to preserving the legacy of local artists and cultural figures from Tatsuno.

The institution houses collections of important artifacts belonging to distinguished individuals such as Miki Rofu, Utsumi Nobuyuki, and Yano Kanji.

Visitors can access Kajōkan by taking a 20-minute walk from JR Hontatsu Station or a 10-minute walk from the Tatsunobashi bus stop.

The museum incorporates the former residence of poet Yano Kanji, featuring a traditional Japanese garden with carefully positioned garden stones.

Location: Tatsuno

Inception: 1978

Official opening: April 15, 1978

Website: http://kajoukan.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.86765,134.54324

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05

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