FAQ

The Koshi no Kuni Literature Museum opened on July 2012, 7.
It was built by repairing and expanding the former governor's official residence.

Located in a quiet educational district in the center of Toyama City, it is close to sightseeing spots such as Matsukawa River and Toyama Castle Ruins Park.

Currently, there are translations in 7 languages ​​available at the reception desk.
[Supported languages] English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean, French, Russian, Portuguese

Also, with the free smartphone app "Pocket Curator", you can enjoy a variety of information, including the exhibitions of Takashi's Museum of Literature, in both Japanese and foreign languages.
[Supported languages] English, Chinese (simplified/traditional), Korean, French, Russian, German, Italian

Introduction of "Pocket Curator"

There is no admission fee, but an admission ticket is required to view the exhibition room.

Admission is free for high school students and younger and people with disabilities who have various types of notebooks.
College students can show their student ID for free admission to permanent exhibitions and half price for special exhibitions.
In addition, visitors over the age of 70 can view the permanent exhibition free of charge by displaying a certificate that proves their age.
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If you show your Ainokaze Toyama Railway XNUMX-day free ticket, Toyama XNUMX-day unlimited ride ticket, Joyful Card, etc., you can see the tour at a group rate.
In addition, Tomo no Kai has a preferential treatment system.Tomo no Kai's page .
When children/students are viewed as part of school education/social education activities, the viewing fee is free for the escort.

It takes about 15 minutes on foot from Toyama Station.
If you are using a local train, please get off at "Kenchomae".There are three Manyo poem monuments along the stream of Matsukawa that flows to the south of the Literature Museum.
From Toyama Airport, take a taxi or a bus to Toyama Station.
From the Hokuriku Expressway Toyama Interchange, go north on National Route 41 toward Toyama City. (It takes about 20 minutes)

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Opening hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 6:5 p.m. (admission until 30:XNUMX p.m.).
As a general rule, the museum is closed on Tuesdays (excluding national holidays), the day after national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays.

There are 42 parking lots on the south side and 41 on the east side.The parking fee is 1 yen for the first hour, and 330 yen is added every 30 minutes after that.
However, for visitors of the Literature Museum, parking is free for up to 3 hours, so please obtain parking authorization at the museum.

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Only those who use Koshi no Kuni Literature Museum can receive free service for 3 hours.Before leaving, be sure to pass your parking ticket through the authentication machine installed at the reception counter.

There is a dedicated parking space near the north entrance.Based on the Toyama Prefectural Yuzuriai Parking Usage Permit System, persons with disabilities, those requiring nursing care, patients with intractable diseases, pregnant women, and those who have difficulty walking due to an injury can use the parking lot upon presentation of a usage permit.

Up to 2 minibuses and medium-sized buses can stop at the west entrance (in front of the restaurant) square.
Large buses cannot stop.In the case of large vehicles, please circulate or wait in another location except when passengers get on and off.Temporary bus stops for large buses include the "Toyama Castle Ruins Park Bus Parking Lot" and the "Toyama Municipal Toyama Station North Bus Parking Lot," which require prior application. Please inquire directly.

There are two locations near the front entrance and the north entrance.

as far in advance as possible"Application form for group tour"Please submitIf you would like our staff to introduce the facilities and explain the exhibits, please indicate so on the application form.

When children/students are viewed as part of school education/social education activities, the viewing fee is free for the escort.
in advance"Admission fee exemption application form"Please fill out the necessary items in the form and submit it to the museum in advance (fax accepted).

We think that 10 to 20 people are appropriate to see each exhibit slowly, but you can come in groups.In that case, you may be divided into two groups.

Assistance dogs (guide dogs, service dogs, hearing dogs) that support people with physical disabilities are allowed to enter.

There are individual differences depending on the degree of interest in the exhibits, but if you have about one hour each for the permanent exhibition and the special exhibition, you will be able to fully enjoy them.

There are no regular commentary sessions for the permanent exhibition rooms.
Please contact us if you would like an explanation when applying for a group tour.
Information about the special exhibition rooms is provided on the leaflets for each special exhibition.

Photographs and videos are basically not allowed in the exhibition room.However, depending on the exhibition, photography may be permitted.Please check the information in the museum for each special exhibition.
Photography is allowed in the free areas (exterior, library corner, parent-child space, etc.).

Basically, we display the materials in our collection.Please contact us regarding the donation or consignment of materials.

Valuable books other than those on public display are stored in the archives.If you wish to view it, please contact the museum, as it may be granted upon request.

Permission is required by submitting an act permission application in advance.
Administrative property use (charged) application may be required.

Strollers for rent (2 units) are permanently placed near the front entrance and the north entrance.
There are several wheelchairs available for loan at each entrance.

Breastfeeding is possible in the parent-child space (divided by curtains).
In addition, one multipurpose restroom (in front of training room 1) is equipped with a baby seat (diaper changing table) and a baby keep (a chair where infants can sit safely).

As for food, as a general rule, there is no space on the premises for lunch or light meals.You can eat and drink in the training room. (There is a charge for using the training room. However, in the case of a group tour, the training room can be used as a waiting room free of charge.) Please take your garbage home with you.
Drinks can be taken in free areas (library corner, parent-child space, etc.).Inside the building, we offer warm coffee ground from beans, latte (200 yen each), and bottled water (100 yen).If you would like one, please order at the reception.
In addition, you can enjoy meals and cafes at the restaurant "Chez Yoshi" attached to the Literature Museum.

Restaurant "Chez Yoshi"

You can use it only in the library corner by entering the password.
Instructions on how to use the Wi-Fi are posted in the hotel.

We do not lend or provide copy services.Can only be viewed.