Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum, Literary museum in Shiroyama-chō, Japan.
The Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum contains manuscripts, letters, photographs, and personal belongings from 28 notable Japanese authors connected to the region.
The museum opened its doors on January 29, 1998, establishing itself as an institution dedicated to preserving the literary heritage of modern Japanese writers.
The facility organizes exhibitions, lectures, and workshops throughout the year to promote understanding of Japanese literature from the modern period starting in 1868.
Located at 5-1 Shiroyamacho, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, except Thursdays, with entry fees of 300 yen for adults.
The museum shares its location with the Märchen Museum, featuring an Alice Through the Looking Glass room and interactive exhibits about fairy tales.
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5-1 892-0853
Website: https://k-kb.or.jp/kinmeru
GPS coordinates: 31.59625,130.55250
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:33
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