Ikenami Shōtarō Sanada Taiheiki Museum

What it is

• A literature museum in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.
• Opened on November 23, 1998.
• Dedicated to Shotaro Ikenami's historical novel Sanada Taiheiki.
• Operated by Ueda City.

What to see

• Diorama of Sanada Taiheiki's behind-the-scenes.
• Corner for author Shotaro Ikenami.
• Theater building shows original videos.
• Gallery building exhibits original illustrations by Kan Kazama.
• Karakuri-e attractions of 'Kusa no Mono'.
• Materials related to local authors Masao Kume and Jun Nitta.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Hokuriku Shinkansen Ueda Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.