Seikadō Bunko Library, Private library in Okamoto, Japan
The Seikado Bunko Library stands in a Western-style building, housing an extensive collection of 200,000 books and 6,500 East Asian cultural artifacts.
Established in 1892 by Yanosuke and Koyata Iwasaki from the Mitsubishi family, the library received its current structure in 1924 designed by Sakurai Kotaro.
The institution maintains seven National Treasures and 84 Important Cultural Properties, representing major achievements in Japanese literature and art preservation.
The gallery section relocated to Meiji Seimei Kan near Tokyo Station in October 2022, while the main library remains in its original Okamoto location.
The library grounds feature a plum garden on the southern slope and sweet osmanthus shrubs near the entrance, integrating nature with cultural heritage.
Location: Okamoto
Inception: 1892
Founders: Koyata Iwasaki, Iwasaki Yanosuke
Architects: Sakurai Kotarō
Website: https://seikado.or.jp/about/about_bunko
GPS coordinates: 35.62278,139.61917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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