Yaizu Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

The Yaizu Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is a biographical museum dedicated to a writer who profoundly influenced Japanese literature. It displays personal items, published works, and documents from different periods of his life in Japan.

A smaller memorial building for this writer was established as early as 1934, but the current museum building came later. The facility opened in its present form in 2007.

The name honors a writer who devoted himself to Japanese folklore and stories of the supernatural. The exhibition spaces show how he understood and shared the culture of his adopted home.

The museum has reading areas with searchable text collections for visitors who want to explore the writer's work in depth. Educational programs and events run throughout the year to enhance understanding of the collection.

The museum is directed by a direct descendant of the writer, creating a special continuity between family and institution. This personal connection often brings a deeper perspective to the displayed objects and their significance.

Location: Yaizu

Inception: 2007

Official opening: June 27, 2007

Website: http://city.yaizu.lg.jp/yaizu-yakumo

GPS coordinates: 34.86447,138.30656

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40