Overview
After Kaishu’s death, the Seimeikai Foundation relocated his villa “Senzokuken” and built the “Seimei Bunko” Library on its adjoining land for collection, exhibition and discussion of his relevant documents. Eventually, activities of the Seimeikai Foundation ended, and after some changes in ownership, the land where the Seimei Bunko Library resides was acquired by Ota City in March 2012, and the building, which opened in 1933, was donated to the city.
The building was designated a nationally registered historical site (Tangible Cultural Property) in 2000. The Ota City Katsu Kaishu Memorial Museum opened on September 7, 2019 in order to make the best use of the former Seimei Bunko as nationally registered historical site and to introduce Kaishu’s achievements, thoughts, and local history.
Museum and Opening Information
Address
2-3-1, Minamisenzoku, Ota City, Tokyo
Hours of Operation
10a.m. - 6p.m. (Museum entrance closes at 5:30p.m.)
Closures
Mondays (If a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be closed the following day.), new year’s eve, new year’s day, temporary closures when necessary
Admission Fees
General: 300 yen
Elementary/Middle school students: 100 yen
Group rate (20 people or more): 20% discount (240 yen, 80 yen)
* Admission is free for visitors with a Disability Certificate and their escort.
* A senior (65 years or older) discount of 20% will be applied upon presentation of identification to confirm visitor age (240 yen admission fee).
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Museum promotion video
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Request for donation
Katsu Kaishu Fund pamphlet (PDF)
We have established the Katsu Kaishu Fund to ask for your corporation and donation so that we can continue to operate the museum and make it more appealing. We sincerely appreciate your generous support. Donations received will be used to purchase and repair documents and materials related to Katsu Kaishu.
Please click here (Ota City official homepage) for information about how to donate and donor rewards.
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