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Mori Ogai Memorial Museum & Residence

そらみみ (soramimi) / CC BY-SA 4.0

Mori Ogai Memorial Museum & Residence

森鴎外記念館・旧宅

Shimane · Chugoku

The birthplace and a dedicated museum for Mori Ogai, one of modern Japan's most important novelists.

Why it's hidden

Tsuwano's literary heritage, overshadowed by its castle-town scenery.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.9· 326 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult 600 yen (museum admission; former residence adjacent). Tsuwano town official / rurubu listing.
Website
town.tsuwano.lg.jp/shisetsu/ougai.html

Today

9:00–17:00Tue closedMon closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

museumliteraturehistory

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