Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum, Literary museum in Shinano, Japan.
Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum is a literary museum in Shinano dedicated to children's literature from Japan and around the world, housing illustrations, original manuscripts, and interactive displays. The collection invites visitors to explore how stories are created and the artists who bring them to life.
The museum was founded in 1991 to preserve children's literature and artwork that might otherwise fade from memory. Over the decades, it has grown to honor the legacies of important authors and illustrators.
The museum celebrates two influential authors whose work shaped how children experience stories: German writer Michael Ende and Japanese author Miyoko Matsutani. Their rooms show how tales can travel across cultures and touch readers everywhere.
The museum is located in Shinano and is easily reached by car from the main highway interchange. Winter closures mean planning a visit during warmer months works best.
The museum hosts regular storytelling events in its large hall where local narrators bring traditional tales alive for young visitors. These live performances blend old-fashioned narration with a modern museum setting.
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