Kadokawa Culture Museum

角川武蔵野ミュージアム

The Kadokawa Culture Museum is part of Tokorozawa Sakura Town, a cultural complex in Tokorozawa. It combines a library, an art gallery and a museum in one building. Its best-known space is the Bookshelf Theater, where bookshelves about 8 m high surround visitors. It is a good stop for people who like books, art and Japanese pop culture.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30).
Closed: Closed on Tuesdays; open if Tuesday is a public holiday.
Getting there: Sakura Town is about a 10-minute walk from JR Higashi-Tokorozawa Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Do not miss the 8 m (26 ft) high Bookshelf Theater inside.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The museum's restaurant (Sakura Diner) and cafe (Kado Cafe) do not offer a halal food menu.
The restaurant serves alcohol, and the cafe serves beer.
Seeing all areas of the museum takes about 3 hours.
Photos are allowed inside except in no-photo areas and of restricted works; video is not allowed except where marked, and flash, selfie sticks and tripods cannot be used.
Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saitama and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.