Hori Tatsuo Literature Museum

The Hori Tatsuo Literature Museum is a historic house museum in Oiwake dedicated to preserving the legacy of a prominent Japanese author from the early Showa period. The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and original editions of his books that document his literary output and personal life.

The museum opened in 1993 to honor the legacy of Tatsuo Hori, one of the most significant authors of his generation in Japan. His notable novel chronicled a deeply personal story that resonated with Japanese literary circles and contributed to the development of modern Japanese fiction.

The museum is named after the author Hori Tatsuo, whose works drew inspiration from Western literary traditions of his era. Visitors can observe how his writing style reflects the blend of Japanese sensibilities with European literary influences that characterized intellectual circles of that time.

The museum is located in Oiwake in Nagano Prefecture and hosts regular exhibitions that focus on regional literary heritage and the author's work. Visitors should check opening hours and current exhibitions in advance before planning a trip.

The building combines a residential house with dedicated spaces that recreate where the author produced his literary work. This blend of living quarters and writing environment allows visitors to experience how daily life and creative work were intertwined.

Location: Oiwake

Inception: 1993

Official opening: 1993

Website: https://town.karuizawa.lg.jp/www/contents/1001000000947

GPS coordinates: 36.33878,138.54414

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24