Shirakaba Literary Museum (白樺文学館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is a small literary museum in Midori, Abiko City, introducing the writers and artists connected with the magazine Shirakaba. Photographs and handwritten materials convey how, in the Taisho era, writers moved to this bluff overlooking Lake Tega (手賀沼) and visited one another constantly. The interior is compact and quiet, so there is plenty to see even in a short visit, and it is a relief that families with small children can get around it all. Step outside after the exhibits and the slope down to the lake and the stands of trees still hold the atmosphere of those days, so the walk simply continues. Spend the morning cool indoors and save your energy for the water play in the afternoon.

Tips

It is closed on Mondays (the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday). The interior is a quiet space, so telling small children about voice levels beforehand makes things go smoothly. The Site of Shiga Naoya's Residence (志賀直哉邸跡) is right nearby, so you can walk on and see it next. Parking spaces are limited, so please park according to the signs in the area.

Best time to visit

About 50 minutes. The morning, before the sun grows strong, is comfortable.

Access & map

270-1153 Chiba Prefecture, Abiko City, Midori 2-11-8