Ryōkan Memorial Museum

良寛記念館

Ryōkan Memorial Museum in Izumozaki, Niigata Prefecture, honors Ryōkan, a Zen monk born there in 1758 and described on the official site as a leading poet, waka composer, and calligrapher. From 19 April through 4 October 2026 it hosts Viewing Ryōkan through Anecdotes, including the kite-writing story linked to his calligraphy Tenjō Taifū. Open 9:00 to 17:00 with no regular closing days from April through October, and closed Wednesdays from November through March. Address: 1 Yoneda, Izumozaki 949-4342, telephone 0258-78-2370.