Odawara Literature Museum

The Odawara Literature Museum is a literary museum housed in a building that blends Spanish and traditional Japanese architectural styles. The collection displays manuscripts, personal belongings, and literary works by writers connected to the local region.

The building was constructed in 1937 as a private residence for Imperial Household Minister Mitsuaki Tanaka and later became a museum. This transition helped preserve the structure as an important cultural property for public access.

The ground floor showcases works by local writers including Kitamura Tokoku and Ozaki Kazuo, whose contributions were significant to Japanese literary development. Visitors can see how these authors are remembered and celebrated within their hometown community.

The museum offers a manageable exhibition that can be explored comfortably in a few hours and requires no special physical abilities. The location is within easy walking distance from Odawara Station.

The museum preserves the original study room where author Ozaki Kazuo worked, relocated from his former residence to this building. Stepping into this space provides a direct sense of how the writer organized his creative work.

Location: Odawara

Official opening: 1994

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 09:00-17:00

Website: https://city.odawara.kanagawa.jp/public-i/facilities/literature-museum

GPS coordinates: 35.24478,139.15372

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23