Fujisawa Shuhei Memorial Museum

Appreciate the world view of Shuhei Fujisawa who is also famous for his original works that have been turned into movies

Shuhei Fujisawa is known as the writer of the original works of numerous movies including Tasogare Seibei (The Twilight Samurai) and Semishigure (The Samurai I Loved). This museum will introduce you to the world of the works  and the life of the historical novel writer Shuhei Fujisawa. 


The courtyard where garden trees are planted and the inner garden covered with roof tiles were relocated from his former residence in Tokyo. The study in his home where he created many works has been relocated and recreated. The exhibition of this is a must-see! The museum displays hand-written manuscripts, original memos and favorite items. This allows you to understand the creative atmosphere into which his works were born. There is also a salon where you can read the books he authored. You will soon become absorbed in reading.


After appreciating the world view of Shuhei Fujisawa in the museum, head out for a stroll around the places related to his works dotted throughout Tsuruoka! There is a Fujisawa Literature Museum Walking Guide in the Entrance Hall. You can search for information and places related to the works of Fujisawa here, so please visit to collect information before setting out.

General Information

Address
山形県鶴岡市馬場町4-6(鶴岡公園内)
Prices
Adults: 320 yen
High school and university students: 200 yen
Junior high school students and younger: Free
Opening Times
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closures
Wednesdays (the next weekday if that Wednesday is a public holiday) and the end-of-year and New Year's holidays
Directions
●Approx. 10 minutes by bus from JR Tsuruoka Station and then approx. 3 minutes on foot after getting off at Shiyakusho-mae
●Approx. 25 minutes by car from Shonai Airport
●Approx. 10 minutes by car from Tsuruoka IC on the Yamagata Expressway
Car Park
Please use the public parking lot in the vicinity of Tsuruoka Park.
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Contact

Telephone Number
0235-29-1880