Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Hall — Attraction in Tokyo

Before visiting Fumiko Hayashi Memorial Hall (her and her husband's), it would pay to read about her. As she didn't start school until she was 12 or 13, followed her ambitions and became a successful poet and author, a movie 'Floating Clouds' was based on her book of the same title. Fumiko's home sat on about 900 sq. mtrs, a large block of land by Japanese standards and her beautiful timber home, seems to me, a labour of love, it shows! This is a very worthwhile excursion to take when visiting...

Beautifully preserved house that is linked to the interesting life of Hayashi Fumiko - a famous Japanese author from last century. The house has a modern and relaxed atmosphere with an amazing Japanese design that still feels really contemporary. Peaceful gardens in a nice part of Tokyo - was great to...

Small but utterly beautiful house and garden. We spent a while just sitting in the garden admiring the early spring flowers and building. It was very cheap to get in as well. If you're in the area and appreciate either her work of Japanese architecture and gardens then I think it's definitely...