Kanazawa Bunko, History museum and library in Kanazawa-chō, Japan
The Kanazawa Bunko houses extensive collections of manuscripts, historical texts, and artifacts from Japanese medieval periods in a traditional architectural setting.
Founded in 1275 by Hōjō Sanetoki during the Kamakura period, the institution started as a private library for samurai families to preserve important documents.
The museum maintains exhibitions of traditional Japanese calligraphy, religious texts, and art pieces that represent the intellectual heritage of medieval Japan.
Located near Kanazawa-Bunko Station in Yokohama, the museum opens daily except Mondays and provides guided tours in multiple languages for visitors.
The institution combines its original library function with museum exhibitions, preserving rare manuscripts while offering educational programs about Japanese medieval literature.
Location: Kanazawa-chō
Inception: 1275
Founders: Hōjō Sanetoki
Website: https://pen-kanagawa.ed.jp/kanazawabunko/kanazawa.htm
GPS coordinates: 35.34393,139.62864
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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