Kotaro Takamura Memorial Museum

The Kotaro Takamura Memorial Museum is a facility that introduces the life and works of Kotaro Takamura. Inside the museum, there are exhibits of Takamura's letters, manuscripts, photographs, and certificates, among others. There are also exhibits where you can experience the nature and culture that he loved. Like Kenji Miyazawa, Takamura was a literary figure, and as he had a deep relationship with Miyazawa, the Ainin-kan, Miyazawa's former residence, is also nearby. If you are interested in Takamura's works, please come and visit.

Takamura-Tei is the place where Kotaro Takamura spent his later years and had a great influence on his works. It is adjacent to the Kotaro Takamura Memorial Hall and can be visited. Inside the villa, Takamura's study, bedroom, tea room, and other rooms are reproduced. You can also see the garden. However, a separate admission fee of 350 yen is required. Depending on the season, special exhibitions are held, displaying woodworking products made from the surrounding woods of the villa, so it's a good idea to check in advance.

Around the Takamura Kotaro Memorial Hall, there are many tourist spots such as Hanamaki Onsen and places related to the folklore of Tono. The Ainin Kan, the former residence of Kenji Miyazawa, is also nearby. Additionally, at Michi no Eki Hanamaki, there is a corner for books by Kenji and Kotaro, as well as a mini library of donated books. Swanky the Diner, which offers thick burgers with 100% beef patties, is also recommended. Why not enjoy touring the tourist spots in Hanamaki City?

The Takamura Kotaro Memorial Museum holds several special exhibitions throughout the year. For example, the "Yamaguchiyama Woodworking Exhibition" showcases woodworking pieces made from the wood around Takamura's mountain villa. "Takamura Kotaro and Miyazawa Kenji" introduces the two men's interactions and commonalities. "Hachimaki City-born Writers Special Feature" introduces writers born in Hachimaki City. Since the special exhibitions are only held for a limited time, it's a good idea to check in advance when planning your visit.

The Takamura Kotaro Memorial Museum is barrier-free accessible, allowing wheelchair users to enter. Free parking and toilets are also available. English pamphlets are provided, making it easy for foreign tourists to visit with peace of mind. Admission is also free, so feel free to stop by and check it out.