Fukui Prefectural Library

Fukui Kenritsu Toshokan

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A beautiful library designed by architectural master Fumihiko Maki.

Cultural Assets

HighlightsA beautiful library designed by architectural master Fumihiko Maki.
Open and airy glass-walled spaces.
The Fukui Prefectural Archives, preserving historically significant documents.
The Fukui Prefectural Hometown Literature Museum, showcasing local authors and their works.
A wide variety of materials available to browse.

Basic Information

Address: 51-11 Shimomamachi, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukui

Access: Approximately 15-minute walk from Rokujo Station on the JR Echimi-Kita Line (Kujiryu Line). Free Friendly Bus - Get off at "Kenritsu Toshokan" (Prefectural Library) stop, 0-minute walk. Route Bus - Keifuku Bus Route 62 (Ichijo-dani, Togo Line) - Get off at "Kenritsu Toshokan-mae" (Prefectural Library) stop, approximately 1-minute walk. By car - Approximately 15 minutes from Fukui IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. Show route

Op.Hours: Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays

Fee: Free

INFO: Parking is available for 150 cars (free of charge), shared with the prefectural library. Large buses (12 spaces available). Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the library. Photography is generally prohibited inside the building, however, some areas, such as exhibitions, may allow photography. Please inquire with a staff member.

HP: http://www.library-archives.pref.fukui.lg.jp/

Overview

The Fukui Prefectural Library, newly opened in 2003, is a stunning library designed by the architectural master Fumihiko Maki. Its open, glass-walled spaces provide a comfortable environment for reading and research. In addition to its extensive collection of books, the library houses the Fukui Prefectural Archives, which preserves historically significant documents, and the Fukui Prefectural Hometown Literature Museum, which showcases works by authors connected to Fukui Prefecture. You can browse a wide variety of materials. The Fukui Prefectural Library is more than just a place to borrow books; it serves as an intellectual hub for the community, hosting various events and workshops. These include children's story time, adult lectures, film screenings, and more, making it a center for cultural activities. The library also offers a café and rest areas where you can relax and enjoy reading. With its stunning architecture, vast collection, and diverse events and services, the Fukui Prefectural Library is a captivating spot that will stimulate your intellectual curiosity. Be sure to visit!

Fukui Prefectural Library

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