[2025 Goshogawara Attraction] Travel Guide for Dazai Osamu Memorial Hall "Shayokan" (Updated Jul)

#5月好去地方2025 Shayokan is located in Kaneki-cho, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture. It is the birthplace of Japanese literary giant Dazai Osamu. It has now been converted into a memorial hall and is open to the public. Built in 1907 by his father Tsushima Gen'emon, it was a rare large-scale mansion in the area at the time. It combines Japanese traditions with Western styles, showing the rise and fall of the Tsushima family and Dazai Osamu's childhood environment. The exterior of the building is a typical Japanese-style Kuroyagan mansion, with a total of more than 60 tatami rooms inside, including a reception hall, a library, a tea room and a garden. The museum retains the original building materials and furniture, and introduces Dazai Osamu's life and work characteristics through exhibition boards and cultural relics, which is very valuable for travelers who love literature and history. The name of the museum "Shayokan" is taken from Dazai Osamu's famous novel "Shayo" in his later years, which symbolizes the atmosphere of the era of the decline of the aristocracy and also metaphorically implies the fate of his family. 📍Address: 412-1 Asahiyama, Kinki-cho, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture 🚶Transportation: About 7 minutes walk from Tsugaru Railway "Kinki Station" 🕰️Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 (open all year round) 💰Tickets: Adults ¥600 / High school students ¥400 / Elementary and junior high school students ¥250 #Shayokan #Dazai Osamu #Kinki-cho #Aomori Literary Spots #Tsugaru Railway #Japanese Literary Masters' Former Residences #Aomori Cultural Tour

Soon after taking the dreamy Tsugaru Stove Train, we arrived at the snow-white land of Aomori, one of the most exciting places for literary youths - "Shayokan", which is the former residence of Dazai Osamu, the author of "No Longer Human". First impression: not "big", but "powerful" Shayokan was built in the 38th year of the Meiji era (1905) and designed by the then Western-style architect "Hori Sakichi". It combines Japanese and Western styles. The overall style can be said to be "low-key, luxurious and profound". It is said that the construction cost was about 40,000 yuan at the time, which is about 700 to 800 million yen in today's currency... It is definitely a real version of a "rich family". Standing outside the door, you can see the red painted wooden walls and the magnificent door lintel. You can feel the heavy weight of the times and the majesty of the family before you enter the door. This is not just Dazai's home, but more like a microcosm of history. Indoor tour: Feel the growth background of the literary giant from the details of life When you walk into the museum, almost every piece of furniture, floor, and sliding door is preserved in its original appearance. You can see the **"shop area"**, vault, counter, and even the toilets are divided into "VIP" and "family" when the Kaneki family ran a financial business, which shows how sophisticated they were back then. What shocked me the most was the golden altar on the left side of the museum. I was shocked by its aura at the first sight. Such an altar is not only magnificent, but also fully demonstrates the financial strength and status of the family at that time. It is really hard to ignore. The ingenuity of the museum is hidden in the details: the design of the mortise and tenon, the direction of the window, the spatial movement line, each of which reveals the wisdom and beauty of life in those days, making people feel as if they have traveled through a hundred years and seen the daily life and state of mind of Dazai Osamu when he was young. The last pilgrimage ceremony: the souvenir cabinet is very big Walking to the small shop at the exit, the dazzling array of Dazai Osamu peripheral products is simply dazzling. One of the guys who was traveling with me was a senior fan of Dazai. He was moved to tears from the moment he entered the store, and in the end, he directly "opened the wallet mode" at the counter, almost clearing out the entire store, which made people laugh so hard🤣 📍A brief summary of visit information: Name of the attraction: Shayokan (Dazai Osamu Memorial Hall) Address: 〒037-0202 Aomori Prefecture Goshogawara City Kanekicho Asahiyama 412-1 Tickets: Adults 600 yen, elementary and junior high school students 250 yen Features: original site preservation, Buddhist altar, financial family relics, literary pilgrimage site If you like Dazai Osamu, or simply want to understand where a literary giant grew up and in what era background his thoughts and words were formed, then Shayokan is definitely worth a pilgrimage. Even if you don't usually read novels, standing in this historical old house, you will unconsciously be deeply surrounded by the "weight of the times" and "the warmth of literature".

📌Goshogawara City In the countryside of Aomori Prefecture, Japan's village in the village, there are few houses higher than 4 floors in the city. I went there to take the bus to Takayama Inari Shrine the next morning. If you want to experience the sense of fluency and exile, you can go and have a look. 1️⃣ Takayama Inari Shrine Don't go. A shrine located on the mountain on the west coast of Japan, newly built in recent decades. Don't believe the high-p photos on the Internet, it is far and remote. After taking a 40-minute bus ride, you still have to walk for 40 minutes up the mountain. After going up, I found that the Thousand Torii Gates are only a short distance away, and they are not effective at all. I drew two big ji in the morning and lost my phone in the evening. . . But when I looked across the sea from the mountain to China (probably Harbin), I felt homesickness 2️⃣ Kinki Town (Village) The location of Dazai Osamu's hometown, Shayokan (Village in the Village), another purpose of going to Goshogawara is here. I originally planned to finish reading his "The Setting Sun" and "Tsugaru" on the train, but I was either reviewing derivatives or was so sleepy that I passed out. After entering, I found that Dazai was really a young master. The cost of this house is about 800 million yen today. There are many traces of Dazai's childhood life inside, such as how he sneaked upstairs to rewrite his father's gift list in "No Longer Human", and how he was "teased" by male and female servants in his room. If you are interested in Dazai Osamu, this place is worth a visit. By the way, you can also experience the railway with a charcoal stove (for grilling squid) in the Showa era of Japan, which is very film-like with the snow scene. *️⃣ There is a coffee shop about 300 meters south of the Setting Sun Pavilion. It is opened by a mother and daughter. The owner is very enthusiastic, the food is delicious, and the decoration is very retro😋

A must-see for literature fans Shayokan in Kanagi-cho, Aomori Prefecture, is the birthplace of Dazai Osamu, and a precious place where you can experience his life and work. The solid wooden building built in the Meiji era still conveys the atmosphere of the prestigious family he grew up in. Step inside the building and you'll feel like you're closer to the world of the writer Dazai Osamu. Luxurious Japanese-Western architecture The Shayokan building is a luxurious structure that harmonizes Japanese and Western styles, and tells the story of the era in which Dazai Osamu was born and raised. In particular, the reception room and hall have been preserved as they were at the time, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of an upper-class Meiji family. The soft light shining through the shoji screens was very impressive. Dazai's path through the exhibition Dazai's handwritten manuscripts, favorite items, photographs, and other items are on display in the museum, and episodes related to his life and works are carefully introduced. The exhibition will give you a deeper understanding of the conflicts and emotions depicted in "No Longer Human" and "Shayo." A quiet literary journey As I walked through Shayokan, I felt the loneliness and suffering he experienced, as well as his passion for literature. It's not just a tourist attraction, but a valuable experience where you can spend some quiet time facing the weight of literature and the depth of Dazai Osamu as a person. #DazaiOsamu #Shayokan #AomoriTourism #LiteraryTour #JapaneseLiterature #KanagiTown #MeijiArchitecture #Spring0YenTrip

#Overseas travel - Location: 10-minute walk from Kanagi Station on the Tsugaru Railway - How to get there: Take the Tsugaru Railway from JR Goshogawara Station for about 26 minutes, get off at Kanagi Station - Address: Asahiyama-412-1 Kanagi, Goshogawara, Aomori 037-0202 - Features: Considering that it is a house from 100 years ago, it is truly enormous in scale, you can get a glimpse of the wealth of the Dazai family, and items related to Osamu Dazai are exhibited - Admission: 600 yen per adult - Rating: 5.0/5.0 If you got off at Kanagi Station on the Tsugaru Stove Train, and if you have read Osamu Dazai's works, this is a must-see place: the Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum. This house was built by Dazai's father, a huge landowner, for a whopping 500 million yen at the time, and you can see the wealth of the Dazai family. This house, which is two stories high, has a large garden, wide rooms and hallways, and a mix of Japanese-Western architecture and traditional tatami mats, and is unique in that it is neither a Western-style house nor a Japanese-style house. Audio guides are available inside, and luggage can be stored at the entrance. The exhibits are not large, but they are enough to help you understand Osamu Dazai. Highly recommended!! #AomoriTravel #Tsugaru

Shayokan is a historic building located in Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, known as the birthplace of the famous writer Osamu Dazai. This grand mansion was built in 1907 by Dazai's father, Gen'emon Tsushima, and symbolizes the prosperity of the Tsushima family at that time. The name of the mansion is derived from Dazai's representative work 'The Setting Sun,' making it a sacred place for literature fans. Shayokan is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The interior is open to the public, featuring exhibits about Dazai's works and life. Visitors can also explore the room where Dazai spent his childhood and admire the luxurious architectural style that reflects the wealth of the Tsushima family. ◆ Attractions ・Birthplace of Osamu Dazai A must-visit spot for literature fans to experience the world of Dazai's works. ・Luxurious Japanese Architecture A grand mansion from the Meiji era, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle and architectural style of the wealthy class of that time. ・Exhibits on Osamu Dazai Displays about Dazai's life and works, providing a deep understanding of his literature and life. ・Important Cultural Property Highly valuable historically, the building itself is preserved, making it a recommended spot for those interested in architecture and culture. ・Surrounded by the Nature of Tsugaru Located in the beautiful nature of Aomori Prefecture, visitors can also enjoy the surrounding scenery. ◆ Access Train: About a 7-minute walk from JR Gono Line 'Kanagi Station.' Car: About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Aomori City.