Overview
The Brief Messages from the Heart Museum stands in Maruoka, Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, dedicated to Japan's shortest letters. Through the winning entries of the Ippitsu Keijo Award, visitors can savor the richness of feeling packed into just a few words. It is a cultural spot close to Maruoka Castle.
Highlights
- ●Winning works of the Ippitsu Keijo Award
- ●A castle-view room overlooking Maruoka Castle
- ●The outdoor Garden of Letters
- ●A cultural spot in the Maruoka castle town
History
The museum opened on 23 August 2015 and is run by the Maruoka Cultural Foundation. With a floor area of about 700 square meters, its permanent exhibition room displays past winning works of the Ippitsu Keijo Award.
Access
It is located in Maruoka, Sakai. From the museum's exhibition room you can see the keep of Maruoka Castle about 300 meters away, making it easy to visit together with a stroll through the castle town.
Best season
Spring, when cherry blossoms color Maruoka Castle, and autumn, easy for strolling with the castle, are recommended, while quietly savoring the letters can be enjoyed in any season.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1View winning works in the permanent room
- 2Tour the planning exhibition room
- 3See Maruoka Castle from the castle-view room
- 4Take a break in the Garden of Letters
Did you know?
💡 From the castle-view exhibition room you can gaze at the keep of Maruoka Castle about 300 meters away, and there is also a planning exhibition room and an outdoor rest space called the Garden of Letters.
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