Former Residence of Saika Tomita

What it is

• A historic building in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
• Junichiro Tanizaki lived here and married Matsuko in 1934.
• It is the setting for the novel "Neko to Shozo to Futari no Onna."
• Managed by the Saika Tomita Commemoration Association since 1987.

What to see

• The old study, which survived war damage.
• The main house and management building.
• A garden.
• Saika Tomita's belongings and manuscripts are exhibited.

When to go

• Open on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.