新宮観光協会

Sato Haruo Memorial Hall （ ）

A memorial hall remodeled from the old house of Shingu's representative poet

The memorial hall of Haruo Sato, a writer born in Shingu, who wrote the lyrical poem "Song of Sanma". It is also possible to tour inside the house, which was designed by the brother of Nishimura Isaku, another person of note born in Shingu. Visitors can enjoy the characteristic structures of the building such as the solarium and the reception room on the first floor, and exhibitions of Haruo's study room and his precious first edition books on the second floor.

Main Entrance

From summer to autumn, the Chinese trumpet creeper plant that Haruo loved, blossoms on the arched entrance.

2nd floor exhibition room

Exhibits the first editions of Haruo’s books of poetry, novels, and essays along with his drawings.

Sunroom

The sunroom facing the 2-story hall.

URL http://www.rifnet.or.jp/~haruokan/
http://ameblo.jp/sato-haruo/
Add Shingu 1, Shingu City [Google Maps]
Tel 0735-21-1755
Open 9:00-17:00 (Last entry is at 16:30)
Regular holiday Mondays (if Monday is holiday, then the next day)
Parking Lot 30 spaces; free
Price Adult 330 yen, Child 160 yen
Credit Card N/A
Duty free N/A
Free Wi-Fi Available
Toilet Available
Lounge Available
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Access 15 minutes on foot from JR Shingu station