Tanizaki Jun'ichirō Memorial Museum of Literature, Ashiya

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芦屋市谷崎潤一郎記念館

Explore the life and works of Jun'ichirō Tanizaki in a unique sukiya-style museum.

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What it is

A literature museum dedicated to Jun'ichirō Tanizaki.
Opened in 1988 in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Preserves and exhibits materials related to the author.

What to see

Building mimics a sukiya-style residence.
Tanizaki's desk, inkstone, brushes, and artworks are displayed.
A 15-ton garden stone from Tanizaki's former residence.

Getting there

15-minute walk from Ashiya Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 〒659-0052　兵庫県芦屋市伊勢町12-15
Area: Ashiya, Hyōgo
Official site: www.tanizakikan.com
Phone: 0797-23-5852
Closed: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (Mondays); September 7-11 (exhibition change), 14 (Monday), 24 (Thursday), 28 (Monday); October 5 (Monday), 13 (Tuesday), 19 (Monday), 26 (Monday)
Getting there: Ashiya Station — about 15 min on foot (0.9 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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