Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum

The Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum is a museum in Shiroyama-chō dedicated to preserving materials related to 28 notable Japanese writers with ties to the region. The collection includes original manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and objects belonging to these authors, offering insight into their working methods and daily lives.

The institution was established in 1998 to document and preserve the literary contributions of Japanese writers connected to Kagoshima. Its founding marked an effort to recognize and maintain the region's literary heritage for the future.

The museum reflects how local writers shaped and were shaped by Kagoshima, with their work rooted in the region's identity and concerns. Through the displayed materials, you can see how literature connected these authors to their community and influenced how people thought about their place.

The museum is situated in a central location and open most days of the week, with the exception of Thursdays when it closes. A visit typically takes one to two hours to view the collections and any ongoing exhibitions at a comfortable pace.

The building also houses a separate museum dedicated to fairy tales and storytelling traditions, featuring a room that reimagines scenes from classic tales. This surprising arrangement lets visitors explore two distinct literary worlds in a single visit.

Location: Shiroyama-chō

Inception: 1998

Official opening: January 29, 1998

Operator: 鹿児島市教育施設管理公社

Part of: Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum & Kagoshima Marchen Fairy Tale Museum

Address: 〒892-0853　鹿児島県鹿児島市城山町5-1

Website: https://k-kb.or.jp/kinmeru

GPS coordinates: 31.59625,130.55250

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27