Sankō Library, Private religious library in Shibakōen, Japan
The Sankō Library contains 256,000 volumes of materials focusing on Buddhist texts, historical documents, and woodblock prints from the Edo period.
The library, established by Benkyō Shiio, opened its doors on October 12, 1966, after becoming part of the Sankō Research Institute for Buddhist Studies in 1964.
Within its collection, researchers can examine travelers' journals in Haikai style by Matsuo Basho and Japanese land maps created by Inō Tadataka.
Located on the first floor of Meishokaikan building in Tokyo, the library operates weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with an admission fee of 100 yen.
The library maintains specialized collections including the Takeda Collection, Uchida Collection, Shiio Collection, and Masutani Collection for academic research purposes.
Location: Shibakōen
Inception: November 13, 1964
Founders: Benkyō Shiio
Official opening: October 12, 1966
Website: https://sanko-bunka-kenkyujo.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.65699,139.74664
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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