Chihiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum
The Birthplace of Chihiro Iwasaki, Beloved Picture Book Artist Across Generations
This is the birthplace of Chihiro Iwasaki, the picture book artist from Echizen City. The main building retains the charm of its era throughout, and the second-floor gallery hosts several special exhibitions each year. The annex, equipped with a picture book library and mini theater, also features a self-service cafe corner, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy Chihiro's world.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Museums
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-66-7112（Chihiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum）
- Address
- 福井県越前市天王町4-14
- Opening Hours
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Closed
- Every Tuesday (the following day if it falls on a holiday) Year-end and New Year holidays
- Prices
- ¥300 (Free for high school students and younger)
- Getting There
- 10-minute walk from Happiraine Takefu Station / Approximately 15 minutes by car from Takefu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
