Kyoto Prefectural Library

Located about a 10-minute walk from the Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line, this public library was founded in 1898, and was preceded by the Shushoin, the first structure of its type in which a collection of books were preserved and available for public perusal. The current three-story brick structure was designed by the architect Takeda Goichi and built in 1909 when moved from its original site, and continued to be used as the main hall until the Han-Shin Awaji Earthquake disaster. The facade only was preserved thereafter and can still be seen at that time on the currently completed new building.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakiseishoujichou Map
Area: Around Okazaki Area
Phone: 0757624655
Hours: 9:30-19:00
[SaturdaySundayPublic holidays]9:30-17:00
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays), 4th Thursday (Open for Public holidays), New Year's Holiday (12/28-1/4), special arrangement period (check on home page)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available