Sakura Chijinkan

What it is

• A museum in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
• Founded by Ryobo Sato, Kenji Miyazawa's doctor.
• Exhibits works by Kenji Miyazawa.
• Exhibits works by Kotaro Takamura.

What to see

• Works by Tetsugoro Yorozu.
• Works by Yasutake Funakoshi.
• A statue of Ryobo Sato at the entrance.
• The Kenji Miyazawa 'Ame ni mo Makezu' monument nearby.

When to go

• Open daily from 9:00 to 16:00.
• Closed from December 16th to March 14th.

Getting there

• A 5-minute walk from the Kenji Shihi bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.