Morioka Takuboku and Kenji Museum

The Morioka Takuboku and Kenji Museum occupies a former bank building featuring Romanesque Revival architecture and displays works and possessions of two regional writers. The structure maintains its historical character while interior galleries hold manuscripts, photographs, and personal items belonging to both authors.

The building was designed in 1910 by architect Tsutomu Yokohama as headquarters of Dai Kuju Bank and later transformed into a cultural institution. This conversion helped preserve and share the literary legacies of two important regional writers with the public.

The museum displays original manuscripts and personal belongings from two regional writers whose works shaped Japanese literature. Visitors can sense how deeply connected these authors were to their hometown and its landscape.

The museum is open daily except for the second Tuesday of each month and is easily accessible from central Morioka. The galleries are compact in size, making a visit comfortably achievable in a few hours.

A Light and Sound Experience Room features multimedia presentations recreating the Morioka landscape that inspired both authors. This creates an immersive setting that shows how the environment and city life shaped their creative works.

Location: Morioka

Architects: Tsutomu Yokohama

Official opening: November 2002

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Website: https://odette.or.jp/seishunkan

GPS coordinates: 39.69964,141.15436

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04