Kadokawa Culture Museum
experiences
Kadokawa Musashino Museum is a cultural complex that combines a library, an art gallery, and a museum. The director and editorial engineer Seigo Matsuoka, naturalist Hiroshi Aramata, and architect Kengo Kuma have created an innovative museum that evokes the imagination while straddling the real and virtual worlds.
This library space houses light novels and other works from various publishers, as well as children’s books and comics, totaling more than 35,000 volumes. Visitors can experience the rich world of juvenile novels and entertainment that is the pride of Japan.
Surrounded by a huge bookshelf measuring approximately 8 meters, the library space houses approximately 20,000 books, including KADOKAWA publications, as well as the personal collections of Genyoshi Kadokawa, Kenkichi Yamamoto, Rizo Takeuchi, Shuzen Hokama and Futaro Yamada. Projection mapping using the bookshelves as a stage is also shown, providing a unique theater experience.
Basic Information
Business hours / Fee
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:30 PM)
Friday and Saturday
10:00 - 21:00 (last admission at 20:30)
etc.
How to get there
Map
Nearby spots
A world filled with warmth and happiness (From ASOVIEW ) Once you step into the venue, you will be transported back to the nostalgic world of the 1960s, where energy, vitality, and enthusiasm abound. Guests themselves will be immersed in the unpredictable and breathtaking live performances that will take place throughout the shopping arcade. Seibuen currency will be introduced to turn the shopping experience into an attraction. The cinema, perched on a hill above the shopping arcade, will be showing "Ultraman the Ride: The Great Duel of the Century" and "Godzilla the Ride: The Great Monster Summit Battle," two large-scale ride attractions that combine the wisdom of Japan's leading creators, that opened up on September 14th. Beyond the lively shopping district, visitors will find an array of amusement park attractions that is sure to immerse them in a very nostalgic experience.
A producer of authentic Sayama tea, Miyanoen, which is located in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, offers not only a program for experiencing traditional tea leaf picking in their vast tea garden, but also various kinds of tea experience courses.
Just 80 minutes away from Ikebukuro by Seibu Express, Sayama-shi in Saitama Prefecture boasts one of the largest sightseeing farm in the Eastern Honshu, also known as the Kanto region. A highlight of this destination is the diverse fruit-picking experiences available throughout the seasons. Notably, the farm is universally designed, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable visit for individuals with pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Kawagoe, located just an hour by train from Tokyo, is a beloved destination for Japanese locals. Immerse yourself in the town's rich history with the help of a knowledgeable guide who is passionate about Kawagoe. Kawagoe offers a unique experience with its picturesque "kurazukuri" buildings constructed by wealthy merchants and Western-style buildings from the period when Japan became westernized(over a century ago), all located within a compact area. Today, some of these historical buildings have been repurposed into trendy cafes and restaurants. Its charming streets are a popular filming location for TV dramas and movies. Why not capture some of your own memories and feel like a movie star by taking some great pictures?
Tantoku, a lumber merchant, was founded in 1869 in Rokken-cho, Kawagoe city. The hare" built by Tokujiro Suzuki, the first generation, and the 200 tsubos (1,860 ㎡) karesansui (dry landscape garden) are open to the public.