Ishikawa Prefectural Library
Open by month
Partly closed in January: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A library opened in 2022, designed by Mitsuru Senda with a facade like turning pages. Its circular, colosseum-like reading hall, digital art and over 100 kinds of chairs make it worth a visit even for travelers.
Nearby
- Ishikawa Red Brick Museum (Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum) ≈ 15 min by car
- D.T. Suzuki Museum ≈ 15 min by car
- Teramachi Temple District ≈ 15 min by car
- National Crafts Museum ≈ 15 min by car
- Kenrokuen Garden ≈ 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Hokutetsu bus (routes 11/12) from Kanazawa Station East Exit stop 6 to Ishikawa Kenritsu Toshokan, right at the stop
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Weekdays 9:00–19:00, weekends/holidays 9:00–18:00; closed Mon (next weekday if holiday); closed Dec 21, 2026–Jan 25, 2027 for system work
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info