Jakushu Itteki Bunko

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

A literature museum in Okata, Ohi Town, Ohi County. The museum was established by novelist Tsutomu Mizukami, known for such works as 'A Fugitive from the Past', and serves as a base for the Jakushu Ningyoza puppet theater led by the author. The main building has a permanent exhibit with materials related to the career of Mizukami and his novel 'The Ocean's Fangs' written about the subject of Minamata disease. There is also a library with nearly 20,000 books from his personal collection, the puppet theater, and a workshop with classes about bamboo-paper making and ancient times.

Spot details

Address: Fukui Oi-gun Oicho Okata 33-2-1 Map
Area: Obama Area
Phone: 0770772445
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]300yen
[High School Students and below]Free
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (1 smoking area available)
Wi-Fi: Available (Rokkakudo/Main Building)
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Not available
Halal certified: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Not available (need to switch to indoor use or clean tires)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available