Setagaya Literary Museum Travel Guide
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Explore modern Japanese literature and culture at this Setagaya museum with rotating exhibitions and a vast collection of literary works.
The Setagaya Literary Museum, established in 1995, preserves and promotes Setagaya's literary culture. It features rotating exhibitions of modern literature, including manga, film, art, and design, with a core focus on literature. The museum also functions as a library and archives, housing over 90,000 literary works and materials.
Opening hours
- MonClosed
- Tue10 am–6 pm
- Wed10 am–6 pm
- Thu10 am–6 pm
- Fri10 am–6 pm
- Sat10 am–6 pm
- Sun10 am–6 pm
Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.
- Address
- 1 Chome-10-10 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya City, Tokyo 157-0062
- Phone
- Website
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Overview
The Setagaya Literary Museum opened its doors in April 1995 with the mission of preserving Setagaya's unique literary culture and fostering community development. The museum's architecture, designed by Kenji Sugimura, spans three stories and provides space for exhibitions, a library, and archives. The museum's collection includes over 90,000 items, such as letters and manuscripts. Rotating temporary exhibitions cover a wide array of fields, including manga, film, art, design and music. The library provides a space for visitors of all ages to encounter books. Besides its literary offerings, the museum actively engages with the local community through markets and traveling exhibits.
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