Miura Ayako Memorial Museum of Literature (三浦綾子記念文学館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A literary museum introducing the life and works of Miura Ayako, a writer born and raised in Asahikawa. The building stands within a wood called the Foreign Tree Species Arboretum (外国樹種見本林), and this very wood is the setting of her best-known work, Freezing Point (氷点). Even if you have never read the book, simply standing in the place where the story unfolds leaves a lasting impression. Walking paths run through the wood, and beneath the tall trees you can stay cool even in midsummer. The exhibits inside are quiet in mood, so dividing the visit, with children exploring the wood and adults viewing the displays, satisfies both.

Tips

Check the admission fee and closing days on the official site in advance. Insect repellent makes walking the wood more comfortable. The paths are packed earth, so they can turn muddy after rain. The exhibition rooms are a place to be quiet, so moving your bodies in the wood first and entering the museum afterward makes for a calmer visit.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 10 minutes. Combining it with a walk in the wood keeps the visit cool

Access & map

〒070-8007 北海道旭川市神楽７条８丁目２−１５