[2025 Goshogawara Attraction] Travel Guide for Dazai Osamu Memorial Hall "Shayokan" (Updated May)

A must-see for literature fans Shayokan in Kanagi-cho, Aomori Prefecture, is the birthplace of Dazai Osamu, and a precious place where you can experience his life and work. The solid wooden building built in the Meiji era still conveys the atmosphere of the prestigious family he grew up in. Step inside the building and you'll feel like you're closer to the world of the writer Dazai Osamu. Luxurious Japanese-Western architecture The Shayokan building is a luxurious structure that harmonizes Japanese and Western styles, and tells the story of the era in which Dazai Osamu was born and raised. In particular, the reception room and hall have been preserved as they were at the time, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of an upper-class Meiji family. The soft light shining through the shoji screens was very impressive. Dazai's path through the exhibition Dazai's handwritten manuscripts, favorite items, photographs, and other items are on display in the museum, and episodes related to his life and works are carefully introduced. The exhibition will give you a deeper understanding of the conflicts and emotions depicted in "No Longer Human" and "Shayo." A quiet literary journey As I walked through Shayokan, I felt the loneliness and suffering he experienced, as well as his passion for literature. It's not just a tourist attraction, but a valuable experience where you can spend some quiet time facing the weight of literature and the depth of Dazai Osamu as a person. #DazaiOsamu #Shayokan #AomoriTourism #LiteraryTour #JapaneseLiterature #KanagiTown #MeijiArchitecture #Spring0YenTrip

#Overseas travel - Location: 10-minute walk from Kanagi Station on the Tsugaru Railway - How to get there: Take the Tsugaru Railway from JR Goshogawara Station for about 26 minutes, get off at Kanagi Station - Address: Asahiyama-412-1 Kanagi, Goshogawara, Aomori 037-0202 - Features: Considering that it is a house from 100 years ago, it is truly enormous in scale, you can get a glimpse of the wealth of the Dazai family, and items related to Osamu Dazai are exhibited - Admission: 600 yen per adult - Rating: 5.0/5.0 If you got off at Kanagi Station on the Tsugaru Stove Train, and if you have read Osamu Dazai's works, this is a must-see place: the Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum. This house was built by Dazai's father, a huge landowner, for a whopping 500 million yen at the time, and you can see the wealth of the Dazai family. This house, which is two stories high, has a large garden, wide rooms and hallways, and a mix of Japanese-Western architecture and traditional tatami mats, and is unique in that it is neither a Western-style house nor a Japanese-style house. Audio guides are available inside, and luggage can be stored at the entrance. The exhibits are not large, but they are enough to help you understand Osamu Dazai. Highly recommended!! #AomoriTravel #Tsugaru

Shayokan is a historic building located in Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, known as the birthplace of the famous writer Osamu Dazai. This grand mansion was built in 1907 by Dazai's father, Gen'emon Tsushima, and symbolizes the prosperity of the Tsushima family at that time. The name of the mansion is derived from Dazai's representative work 'The Setting Sun,' making it a sacred place for literature fans. Shayokan is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The interior is open to the public, featuring exhibits about Dazai's works and life. Visitors can also explore the room where Dazai spent his childhood and admire the luxurious architectural style that reflects the wealth of the Tsushima family. ◆ Attractions ・Birthplace of Osamu Dazai A must-visit spot for literature fans to experience the world of Dazai's works. ・Luxurious Japanese Architecture A grand mansion from the Meiji era, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle and architectural style of the wealthy class of that time. ・Exhibits on Osamu Dazai Displays about Dazai's life and works, providing a deep understanding of his literature and life. ・Important Cultural Property Highly valuable historically, the building itself is preserved, making it a recommended spot for those interested in architecture and culture. ・Surrounded by the Nature of Tsugaru Located in the beautiful nature of Aomori Prefecture, visitors can also enjoy the surrounding scenery. ◆ Access Train: About a 7-minute walk from JR Gono Line 'Kanagi Station.' Car: About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Aomori City.