Koshi-no-Kuni Museum of Literature

A great place to learn about Toyama’s literary works and authors
This museum celebrates the literary associations of Toyama Prefecture, such as the eminent 8th century Man’yo poet Otomo-no-Yakamochi, who wrote 223 poems about Toyama, and Fujiko F. Fujio, a famous manga artist best known for the popular series “Doraemon”. Children and adults alike will enjoy the “digital picture scroll”, which uses cutting edge technology. There is also an excellent Italian restaurant on the premises.
Address 2-22 Funahashiminamicho
Hours 9:30 - 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Closed Tue (open if a nat. hol.), days following nat. hol., around the New Year’s Day
Cost Adults: ¥200 (¥160), College students: ¥160 (¥100), School students: Free
* People aged 70 and over enter for free (regular exhibitions only)
* The cost in brackets is for groups of 20 or more people
* A separate fee applies for special exhibitions
Access 15-min walk from Toyama Station
5-min walk from “Kencho-mae” tram stop (Centram)
Get off at “Koshinokuni Bungakukan” (Toyama City Tour Bus “Gurutto Bus” Northwest Route)
20 min by car from Toyama IC
Website http://www.koshibun.jp/english/

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