A library dedicated to the world-renowned author Haruki Murakami, the Waseda International House of Literature opened in 2021.
The library holds over 3000 items including first editions, translations, records and memntos from Murakami’s Jazz Cafe days. Inviting readers to explore his works as well as getting to know him, the space is a creative endeavour between the author, the university and the architect Kengo Kuma.
Entry is free, with four time slots per day. See our full article on how to reserve and what to expect.
早稲田大学国際文学館 村上春樹ライブラリー
Japan, 〒169-0051 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishiwaseda, 1 Chome−6, 4号館
10am - 5pm, closed Wednesdays
Free
No parking
- 245 m from Waseda Station (Toden) Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA30)
- 0.5 km from Waseda Station Tozai Line (T4)
- 0.6 km from Omokagebashi Station Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA29)
