Location Ishikawa Nishida Kitaro Museum of Philosophy
The setting sun drifts on the waves at Shichirigahama Beach, with the mountains of Izu stretching boundlessly
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- On display
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- Unknown
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- Arts and crafts
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This tanka poem was composed in 1935. After retiring from Kyoto University, NISHIDA Kitaro lived a life commuting between Kamakura and Kyoto. In Kamakura, Kitaro often wore a simple, short kimono, casually tied with a white obi, and was frequently seen in white-soled geta, resembling a Zen monk. He made it a daily routine to walk by the seaside in the morning and evening, carrying a cane while dressed in his kimono, often gazing at the sea while strolling along Shichirigahama Beach. After his passing, a monument inscribed with this tanka poem was erected on the coast of Shichirigahama by his friends and acquaintances.
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A museum with the theme of philosophy, which is rare in Japan. The exhibition spaces introduce the achievements and character of NISHIDA Kitaro, a world-famous philosopher from Kahoku City, and the introduction to philosophy area encourages contemplation through video and audio. The interior of the building, designed by ANDO Tadao, has spaces for contemplation and dialogue, as well as a cafe, library and observation lounge, all of which are comfortable and easy to use.
I-1 Uchihisumi, Kahoku, 929-1126 Google Maps
TEL 076-283-6600 E-mail nishida-museum@city.kahoku.lg.jp
