Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there from Shin-Hanamaki Station?
About 3 minutes by car from Shin-Hanamaki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen. The Hanamaki City community bus (Tsuchizawa line) also stops right by the museum at Kenji Kinenkan-guchi. From Hanamaki Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line it is about 15 minutes by car. Parking is free (7 coaches and 40 cars).
Other (1)
Is it enjoyable for children or people who don't know Miyazawa Kenji?
Many of the displays are hands-on with film and sound, so it is enjoyable even if you do not know Kenji's work well. You can get a visual sense of the world of his best-known stories such as Night on the Galactic Railroad and The Restaurant of Many Orders.
Nearby information (1)
Are there other Miyazawa Kenji sites nearby?
The Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village and the Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Center (free entry) are within walking distance. A free shuttle bus links the three sites in summer. Visiting them together gives a fuller sense of Kenji's world.
Opening hours (1)
What are the opening hours and closed days?
Open 8:30-17:00. It closes only from 28 December to 1 January and is otherwise open almost all year.
Time needed (1)
How long should I allow?
Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours to look at the displays carefully. If you also visit the Fairy Tale Village and the Ihatov Center, plan for half a day to a full day.
Prices (1)
How much is admission?
Adults 350 yen, university and high school students 250 yen, junior high and elementary school students 150 yen, with discounts for groups of 20 or more. Combined tickets with the Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village, the Hanamaki City Museum and the Hanamaki Nitobe Memorial Museum are also available.
Facilities and equipment (1)
Is there a shop or somewhere to eat?
There is a shop selling Miyazawa Kenji souvenirs and a tearoom space.
Highlights (2)
What is Poran-no-Hiroba?
It is a garden on the south side of the museum with the South Slope Flower Bed and the Sundial Flower Bed, both designed by Kenji. They have been recreated from his own plans, so you can sense his eye for design as you walk.
What is on display?
Kenji's thought and wide-ranging activities are presented in five fields — sky, science, art, prayer and farming — through film and related material. The cello he played and manuscripts in his own hand are also displayed. QR codes give English translations.
Parking (1)
Is there parking, and how much does it cost?
There is free parking for 7 coaches and 40 cars.
Other (6)
What is the address?
1-1-36 Yazawa, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
When is it closed?
28 December to 1 January.
How much is admission?
Adults 350 yen, university and high school students 250 yen, junior high and elementary school students 150 yen (discounts for groups of 20 or more).
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
How do I get there?
About 3 minutes by car from Shin-Hanamaki Station on the Shinkansen (or right by the Kenji Kinenkan-guchi bus stop); about 15 minutes by car from Hanamaki Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line; about 20 minutes by car from Hanamaki IC.
What are the opening hours?
8:30-17:00