Exhibits include photographs and copies of correspondence between Masuji Ibuse, the author of Black Rain, and Shizuma Shigematsu, the model for the novel.

Approximately 50 items are on display, including Ibuse Masuji's handwritten manuscript, photographs of Ibuse and Shizuma Shigematsu, the model for the novel, copies of correspondence, and literary magazines from the time "Black Rain" was serialized. There are also displays of local historical materials and a local gallery. There are also opportunities to take a stroll along the "Fureai Heiwa Road" that takes you around the places that appear in the novel, and to attend a tea ceremony (reservations required).

INFORMATION

business hours
Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 16:00, Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00
Holidays
Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday / Saturday
price
Free tour
address
720-15221733 Kobatake, Jinseki Kogen Town, Jinseki District
Phone Number
0847-85-2808
Website
Parking fee
free
Parking notes
Free parking

ACCESS

720-1522 
1733 Kobatake, Jinseki Kogen Town, Jinseki District

By car from Fukuyama-higashi IC Distance: Approximately 30 kilometers Travel time: Approximately 40 minutes. By car from Tojo IC Distance: Approximately 30 kilometers Time required: Approximately 40 minutes

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