Location Ishikawa Nishida Kitaro Museum of Philosophy
When I died, I would be buried on the mountain of my hometown and dream of my friends whom I once talked with.
- Display status
- On display
- Period
- 1939
- Form/Type
- Arts and crafts
- Location
- Unknown
This tanka poem written by NISHIDA Kitaro by brush was composed in 1910, when he was 40 years old. At that time, Kitaro had just moved to Kyoto after obtaining a position as an assistant professor at Kyoto Imperial University. According to his third daughter, Shizuko, Kitaro often reminisced about his hometown and frequently shared stories from his childhood. In 1918, Kitaro contributed a preface to the poetry collection “Suimei Kashu” by OGAWA Boshin, where he expressed his feelings for his hometown and included this tanka poem.
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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
