Kadokawa Culture Museum
ArchitectureKanto(Saitama)
Established: 2020Admission
¥1,400
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (Fri until 21:00)
Kengo Kuma-designed granite monolith museum in Tokorozawa combining books, art, and pop culture.
The Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, designed by Kengo Kuma, is a striking granite-clad building resembling a massive rock formation. Opened in 2020, it combines a library, museum, and art gallery in a single space. The Bookshelf Theater, a towering 8-meter-high hall lined with 25,000 books, uses projection mapping to create immersive literary experiences. The museum blends pop culture, literature, and contemporary art.
Architect
Kengo Kuma
Highlights
Kengo Kuma-designed granite rock-like architecture; Bookshelf Theater with 25,000 books and projection mapping; teamLab immersive digital art installations; Manga and anime culture exhibitions; Integration of library, museum, and gallery spaces
Access
10-minute walk from Higashi-Tokorozawa Station on the JR Musashino Line. Part of the Tokorozawa Sakura Town complex.