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The Soseki study Memorial
Great writer, Soseki Natsume was born and raised, and he lived on Shinjuku for nine years of later years in house of Wasedaminamicho called "Soseki study".
"Sanshiro" Soseki study where many masterpieces such as "heart" "grass by the roadside" were written, and literature salon called "Thursday society" was opened.
In "Shinjuku Ward Soseki study memorial hall" which we maintained in these ruins, we succeed to memory of land in the future.
For more details, it is the ⇒ Soseki study Memorial official site to this
tsujoten
In tsujoten, we introduce with graphic panel and picture about themes such as ① Soseki Natsume and Shinjuku, life of ② Soseki, the world of ③ Soseki work, people gathering around ④ Soseki, ⑤ Soseki and haiku, ⑥ Soseki and painting and calligraphic work.
In addition, we display soft copy and materials such as letter, the first edition which Shinjuku-ku possesses and are released.
Introduction display [the first floor] (free)
We introduce basic information in knowing Soseki and relation of Shinjuku, life, person image, Soseki including family.
Soseki study reproduction exhibition room [the first floor] (pay)
We reproduce a part of "Soseki study". Parlor, Soseki who hold the study which was place of creation, "Thursday society", and interchanged with pupils sit on wisteria chair and can see relaxed veranda type corridor. We introduce approaches of "Soseki study" reproduction.
Exhibition room (tsujoten, temporary exhibition) [the second floor] (pay)
We introduce people, Soseki and haiku, painting and calligraphic work surrounding Soseki and work world, Soseki by graphic panel or picture, and display releases information about soft copy and letter, first edition that Shinjuku-ku possesses.
(we may remove a part of tsujoten at the time of * temporary exhibition holding).
CAFE SOSEKI
It is book cafe which can enjoy original menu associated with Soseki while reading Soseki work and book concerned.
For more details, it is ⇒ CAFE SOSEKI to this
Museum shop
We sell original goods of Soseki and "Soseki study" connection.
Rental of sound guide
We began rental of sound guide who explained display.
Correspondence language: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean
Fees Free of charge
If you like, please report to receptionist.
A multi-language audio guide with information on exhibits is available at the reception desk.
<Opening Hours>
From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Admission until 5:30 p.m.
Closed:
On Monday
*Day that is not holiday just after that in the case of holiday
From December 29 to January 3
Viewing charges (tsujoten)
- Adults: 300 yen
- Primary and secondary student: 100 yen
*Group (more than 20 people) is half price of viewing charges of individual
*Viewing charges at the time of holding such as temporary exhibitions change by contents.
*When person having disability certificate has you show to receptionist, viewing charges become free.
Contact
The Soseki study Memorial
Telephone: 03-3205-0209
FAX: 03-3205-0211
Access
The Soseki study Memorial
7, Wasedaminamicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Waseda Station (Exit 1): About 10 minutes on foot
- Toei Oedo Line Ushigome-Yanagicho Station (the east exit exit): About 15 minutes on foot
- Getting off before the metropolitan bus (white 61) Ushigome health center: About 2 minutes on foot
*There is not parking lot. Please use public transport.
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| Postal code | 〒162-0043 |
| Address | The 7, Wasedaminamicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Soseki study Memorial |
| Open and Closed | Business hours: 10:00-18:00 Admission until 17:30 Closed: It is Closed for/facilities maintenance on Monday in equal no temporariness for/New Year holidays |
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| Tel | 03-3205-0209 |
| FAX | 03-3205-0211 |
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