Yaizu Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

The museum exhibits 1,500 artifacts including personal belongings, publications, and materials from Lafcadio Hearn and his wife Setsu.

The museum opened on June 27, 2007, following the earlier establishment of a memorial facility dedicated to Lafcadio Hearn in 1934.

The facility features three exhibition rooms exploring Hearn's life experiences in Japan and his contributions to Japanese folklore literature.

The museum maintains a library with searchable texts and provides a multi-purpose space for educational activities and workshops throughout the year.

Bon Koizumi, the great-grandson of Lafcadio Hearn, serves as the museum director, maintaining a direct family connection to the institution.

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: March 7, 2025 23:03