Shirakabaha Literary Museum

The Shirakabaha Literary Museum displays manuscripts, letters, and documents related to prominent Japanese authors from the Shirakaba literary movement of the early 1900s.

Established in 2001 by Chikara Sano, the museum preserves the legacy of the Shirakaba group, which operated from 1910 until the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923.

The collection features works from Gakushuin Peer's School alumni who formed the Shirakaba movement, introducing Western aesthetics while promoting Japanese folk art.

Located at coordinates 35.867011, 140.018023, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with facilities adapted for all visitors.

The museum contains over 100,000 items documenting the Shirakaba journal publications, which revolutionized Japanese literature through personal narrative techniques.

Location: Abiko

Inception: 2001

Founders: Chikara Sano

Official opening: January 19, 2001

Operator: 我孫子市

Address: 〒270-1153 千葉県我孫子市緑２丁目１１−８ 白樺文学館

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-16:30; Monday off

Website: https://city.abiko.chiba.jp/event/shiseki_bunkazai/shirakaba

GPS coordinates: 35.86701,140.01802

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15