Takeo City Library / Takeo City Children's Library
Takeo City Library
- An innovative library experience
Takeo City Library in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, is the first public-private partnership library in Japan to redefine the concept of a Japanese library. This library is more than just a place where you can find books. It offers a new style of reading where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while reading, and regularly holds a variety of events, such as talk shows by picture book authors, reading groups, and cultural lectures. The Takeo City Library is not just a library, but also a base for transmitting local culture, and it continues to provide new stimulation and learning opportunities.
A photo-friendly architectural design
Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the library features a modern art-like, innovative exterior and interior. It is characterized by its atrium ceiling, large windows and sophisticated interior, and the illumination at night is particularly popular as a photo-friendly spot, and it is also a popular date spot.
A children's library that nurtures children's creativity
The Takeo City Children's Library is designed as a space that stimulates children's curiosity and learning. It is full of playful features, such as bookshelves that are at the right height for children and a “secret room”. The architecture, which gives a sense of the warmth of wood, and the lawned plaza create a space that values harmony with nature.
A new style of reading with a cafe attached
At both libraries, you can also enjoy the distinctive food culture of the region. In addition to the Starbucks at the Takeo City Library, the Kyushu Pancake Cafe at the Children's Library serves pancakes made with carefully selected ingredients from Kyushu and high-quality “Honey Coffee”. The appeal is that you can enjoy the local flavors as well as reading.
Flexible opening hours that are also great for tourists
It is open every day of the year from 9am to 9pm, making it a very convenient spot for tourists. You can drop in at any time during your sightseeing or while waiting for your next transport, and it offers a variety of ways for visitors to enjoy themselves.
Access
Takeo City Library / Takeo City Children's Library
843-0022
5304-1 Oaza Takeo, Takeocho, Takeo-shi, Saga-ken
Tel. 0954-20-0222
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The Takeo City Library and Children's Library are located in a traditional hot spring resort town, but they are also modern and innovative cultural facilities that combine the old and the new charms of Japan.
This place, where you can read books, enjoy the beauty of the architecture, and relax in the cafe, stimulates the intellectual curiosity of visitors and is a space that soothes the soul.
Sightseeing
