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Ishikawa Prefectural Library

A space to enjoy discovering books

Ishikawa Prefectural Library opened in July 2022, offering a rich collection of approximately 1.1 million books, diverse events, workshops, digital art experiences, and hands-on activities. Designed by the renowned architect Mitsuru Sendata and his firm, Environmental Design Institute, the library boasts a distinctive Exterior resembling pages of a book and striking ceilings adorned with vermilion and blue hues.


Inside, visitors will discover unique spaces such as a circular reading area featuring carefully selected books on 12 familiar themes, "Bookrium" – a digital art installation visualizing book collections as a universe, a corridor-style reading space called "Ring," and the "Sato no Megumi, Bunka no Kaori – Ishikawa Collection" which houses materials related to biodiversity and cultural diversity. The library also offers a "Children's Area" for family fun, a "Bridge" where visitors can relax in the open space, and over 100 types of unique chairs, totaling around 500 seats, allowing visitors to choose a seat that suits their mood and reading materials.

Information

Address
2-43-1, Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0934
Price
free
Business Hours
Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Weekends and Holidays: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
HUM&Go# has the same opening hours.
The Cultural Exchange Area is open until 9:00 PM on weekdays only.
Regular Holidays
Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays, and special closing periods
By Car
Approx. 25 minutes from Kanazawa Station
Approx. 15 minutes from Kanazawa-Higashi IC, Approx. 20 minutes from Kanazawa-Morimoto IC, approx. 30 minutes from Kanazawa-Nishi IC
By Public Transportation
A short walk from the "Ishikawa Prefectural Library" or "Sakiura/Ishikawa Prefectural Library Exit" bus stop on the Hokutetsu Local-Line Bus
Parking
Available
Parking: Capacity
400
Parking: Large Vehicle
Available
Phone
076-223-9565
Official Website
Ishikawa Prefectural Library

Map

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