Children's Book Forum Nakanoshima
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Children's Book Forum Nakanoshima
こども本の森 中之島
Overview
Tadao Ando-designed 2020 children's library; floor-to-ceiling book walls that visitors can pull from at any height.
A 2020 children's library designed and donated by Tadao Ando, sitting at the eastern end of Nakanoshima park. The interior is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling book walls totaling 18,000 titles, with kid-height ladders on rails so children can pull from any shelf. Reservations are required and slots release one month ahead online; same-day standby slots fill within an hour of opening.
Local tips
Reserve online (free) one month in advance; mornings are calmer than afternoons. Adults are welcome but the space is built around children's reading rituals.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- こども本の森 中之島
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