Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture Museums

Located halfway up Mt. Koshio, one of the 32 mountains called Mt. Mbeki where Kenji intended to bury the Lotus Sutra, you can get a glimpse of Kenji's world of diverse activities. facility. The exhibition features screen footage, related materials, and the creative process that leads to the creation of the work.

Location: 1-1-36 Yazawa, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture 025-0011
Business Hours: 8:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: December 28th - January 1st
Price: General 350 yen, large/high school 250 yen, medium/small 150 yen
Inquiries: Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum
Phone number 0198-31-2319
FAX number 0198-31-2320
Website: http://www.city.hanamaki.iwate.jp/bunkasports/501/miyazawakenji/p004116.html

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