Seriously underrated collection. The building is boring but the work inside is fantastic. Which is the point of a gallery of art. The building doesn't distract from the work
So romantic art!
Accept only cash !!! Why?
Nothing special!! Too expensive
First visited on July 19, 2025. The museum opened in 1978-1978, utilizing a building that retains vestiges of the "Teishin-style" architecture originally built as the "Otaru Savings Bureau" between 1952 and 1952.
The first floor houses the Nakamura Zensaku Memorial Hall (permanent exhibition + special exhibition), offices, gallery, and training room, the second floor houses the "Literature Museum Space" and special exhibition room, and the third floor houses the "Ichihara Arinori Memorial Hall." At first glance, the division of space may seem confusing, but just enjoy it like a rolling play.
Incidentally, on the day of my visit, the Nakamura Zensaku Memorial Hall on the first floor was hosting a photo exhibition by photographer Takagi Hiharu (which happened to be the first day of the exhibition, which ran from July 19th to October 12th), and I was able to speak with him in person. I related to the way he captured each scene, so I ended up buying the photo book.
When visiting, it is a good idea to purchase a combined ticket (800 yen) which also allows you to visit the Otaru Literary Museum and each hall in the same building (otherwise you will have to pay for each ticket separately).
