Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Literary museum in central Matsue, Japan
The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum displays 1,500 items including original manuscripts, personal belongings, and published works of the British-Greek writer who became Japanese.
The museum opened in June 1934 near a former samurai residence where Hearn lived, drawing inspiration from the Goethe-Nationalmuseum design in Weimar, Germany.
The institution preserves the legacy of Hearn's contributions to Japanese literature, particularly his translations of traditional folklore and ghost stories into English.
Located 20 minutes from JR Matsue Station by bus, the museum charges 410 yen for adults and 200 yen for children, with regular exhibitions in three dedicated rooms.
The museum contains an elevated writing desk specifically designed for Hearn, reflecting his status as a distinguished writer despite his limited financial resources.
Location: Matsue
Inception: 1933
Official opening: June 6, 1934
Address: 〒690-0872 島根県松江市奥谷町３２２
Phone: +81852212147
Website: https://hearn-museum-matsue.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.47914,133.04919
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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