Kenji's Classroom (Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village)

The log house of Kenji's Classroom (Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village) features exhibits related to the plants and animals that appear in Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tales. Inside the log house, detailed explanations and models convey the charm of the plants and animals that appear in Miyazawa's works. Regarding plants, explanations are given about plants that have a special meaning in fairy tales, such as ferns that appear in "The Biography of Gusukobudori" and celery mentioned in "Celery-kun's Exercise Party." In addition, exhibits featuring the characteristics and episodes of animals that appear in Miyazawa's works, such as the cats that play a role in "The Restaurant of Many Orders" and the foxes that appear in "The Song of the Gingko Tree," are also on display. The interior of the log house has a warm wooden atmosphere, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Kenji Miyazawa and experience the charm of the plants and animals that appear in his works.

Kensho's School expresses Kensho's world through five theme zones. The experience takes about 15 minutes to complete. When you visit, you'll feel a closeness to Kensho and even those who didn't know him before will want to read his fairy tales and poems. At the "Rakushu" facility, you can enjoy the world of Kensho's fairy tales. The zones are divided into "Fantasic Hall," "Space," "Sky," "Earth," and "Water." By visiting Kensho's School, you can touch Kensho's creativity and worldview, and deepen your understanding of his works. The experience of touring each zone is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Kensho's fairy tale world and learn while having fun!

The Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum is a facility designed to introduce visitors to the diverse world of Kenji Miyazawa's activities, including poetry, fairy tales, education, agriculture, and science. Since its opening, many Miyazawa fans have visited the museum. At the Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum, you can view exhibits related to Miyazawa, such as his personal belongings and manuscripts. You can also approach Miyazawa's universe through videos, slides, and library materials. Inside the museum, you can feel the world of his creation, "Ihatov," close at hand. In addition to exhibits, the Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum also has a souvenir shop corner and a cafe space featuring Miyazawa-related items. Visitors can obtain souvenirs related to Miyazawa and spend a relaxing time after experiencing and viewing the museum. The Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum is an attractive place for those interested in his works and thoughts. Please visit once and feel the world of Kenji Miyazawa for yourself!

The Kenji Miyazawa Ihatov Hall is a facility designed for those interested in Kenji Miyazawa and his works. This literary museum collects various art works and research papers of Kenji Miyazawa in various genres. The exhibits are organized in an easy-to-understand manner, and anyone can freely browse and touch them. It also serves as the headquarters of the Kenji Miyazawa Society Ihatov Center, where people who love Kenji Miyazawa's works and researchers gather and various activities are conducted. The Ihatov Hall also sells Kenji Miyazawa's picture books, research books, CDs, videos, and more. Various lectures and research presentations are also held, and events such as concerts are held at the Kenji Festival and Kenji Birth Festival!

Polan Square is a square named after Kenji Miyazawa's work. This place is surrounded by greenery and exudes a mysterious tranquility. Within the square, there are the South Slope Flower Bed and the Sundial Flower Bed, both of which were designed by Miyazawa himself. At the time, it was not possible to realize them due to economic reasons and technical constraints, but they were restored based on the design drawings and letters left by Miyazawa. Polan Square provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Miyazawa's works and ideas. In this lush environment, you can touch Miyazawa's creativity and aesthetic sense. This place, where a quiet atmosphere spreads, is also popular as a healing spot where you can spend a relaxing time.