Sanko Library: Library(図書館)

About Sanko Library

The origin of Sanko library dates back in 1902.when Ohashi Library (大橋図書館) was founded by Ohashi Sahei (大橋佐平), who was a director of Kobunkan (博文館). In 1964, when Sankō Research Institute for the Study of Buddhism (三康文化研究所 Sankō bunka kenkyūjo) was established, the library became a part of the institution.

The library hold about 256,000 volumes related to the Buddhism as well as woodblock prints and reproductions of old documents from the Edo period.

Collection Size: 256,000 volumes

Notable Collection(s):

• Nozarashi kikō (野ざらし紀行): Haikai (俳諧) style travelers journals by Matsuo Basho (松尾芭蕉).

• Kuniezu (国絵図): Japanese land maps by Inō Tadataka (伊能忠敬).

• Takeda Collection (竹田家文庫): Library materials related to history and miritary（about 8,800 items).

• Uchida Collection (内田文庫): Library materials related to law（about 4,800 items).

• Shiio Collection (椎尾文庫): Library materials related to Buddhism（about 9,500 items).

• Masutani Collection (増谷文庫): Library materials related to religion and Buddhism（about 2,200 items).

Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects different romanization system used by an individual institution.

Using the Library

16 years or older

Prior to the Visit: No Advance Inquiry or Preparation is Required  

Upon Arrivlal:

• Admission: 100 yen (500 yen for 6 tickets and 1,000 yen for 13 tickets)

Photocopy:

• Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.

• Please ask the library

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