Western Saitama & Tokorozawa · Culture
Tokorozawa Sakura Town & Kadokawa Culture Museum
A stone-clad museum with towering walls of books.
This pop-culture complex opened in 2020. Designed by Kengo Kuma and clad in around 20,000 granite panels, the Kadokawa Culture Museum is known for its Bookshelf Theater, where projections play across eight-metre bookshelves. The complex also includes a shrine and places to eat.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- About 10 min on foot from Higashi-Tokorozawa Station (JR Musashino Line)
- From Tokyo Station
- About 75–100 minTokyo Station → JR Chuo Line to Nishi-Kokubunji → JR Musashino Line to Higashi-Tokorozawa → about 10 min on foot to Kadokawa Musashino Museum
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- Opening hours
- Kadokawa Culture Museum: 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:30. Normally closed Tuesdays, except public holidays. Check the calendar for New Year and other exceptions. Sakuratown shops have separate schedules.
- Admission
- Sakuratown admission is free. The museum's KCM Standard ticket, including the Bookshelf Theater, is ¥1,400 for adults. Special exhibitions may require other tickets or additional payment.
- Time to enjoy
- 2–3 hours
- Best time
- Year-round
Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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