Hanawa Hokiichi Memorial Museum

The Hanawa Hokiichi Memorial Museum houses a collection of 200 historical archives, including the extensive Gunsho Ruijyū compilation and personal artifacts of the scholar.

The museum, which opened in 1967, occupies a location formerly associated with Kijigaoka Castle and received National Historic Site designation in 1944.

This institution preserves the legacy of blind scholar Hanawa Hokiichi, who created a 670-volume collection of historical documents through memorization of texts read aloud.

The facility operates from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, offering wheelchair rentals, Braille explanations, and multilingual pamphlets for international visitors.

Helen Keller visited this memorial museum in 1937, acknowledging Hanawa Hokiichi as an inspirational figure who influenced her perspective on overcoming challenges.

Location: Honjo

Official opening: 1967

Address: 埼玉県本庄市児玉町八幡山446

Website: https://city.honjo.lg.jp/soshiki/kyoikuiinkai/bunkazai/tantoujouhou/exhibition/hanawahokiichi

GPS coordinates: 36.19093,139.12838

Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:45