A gradual slope brings you into the world of Saka no Ue no Kumo
Stairs in the Sky

These stairs feature an unusual structure thateliminates the central post that traditionally
supports the largest load. The slope brings
you from the 2nd floor to the Exhibition Room
3 on the 4th floor. When descending from the4th to the 2nd floors, try the unique stairs.

“Carp Swimming up a Waterfall”
by Saneyuki Akiyama“Continue being simple, strong,and progressive”
written by Yoshifuru Akiyama*Exhibits may change.

Landscapes of Matsuyama

Landmark Exhibition

Photos of Matsuyama landscapes taken in
the Meiji Era are exhibited withhaiku written by Shiki Masaoka.

Postscript ofSaka no Ue no Kumo

Exhibition Room 2

Three characters from
Saka no Ue no Kumo

Exhibition Room 3

Different themed exhibitions
based on Saka no Ue no Kumo
are held each year.

Equipment○Restrooms

Episodes and materials related to the three main
characters of Saka no Ue no Kumo are exhibited.
In addition, exhibitions are held under different
themes each year.

・Located next to the information desk on
the 2nd floor, and on the 3rd floor.
・An accessible restroom is available.
(Ostomate-compatible)
・1 unit with a baby seat(in the restroom on the 2nd floor) is provided.

○Coin lockers (¥100 return type)○Beverage vending machines
・Located in the coin locker room

○Other equipment

・9 wheelchairs(2 of which are power-assistedattendant-propelled)・3 baby strollers
・5 walkers
・Reading glasses*If you would like to use any of these items,
please contact the staff at the information
desk.

Russian Prisoners of War in Matsuyama

Themed Gallery The Spring in the Past

Exhibition Room 1Saka no Ue no Kumo and the Era

Ryotaro Shiba’s descriptions of the natural features ofMatsuyama in Saka no Ue no Kumo are exhibited.

The Meiji Era, during which Japan began moving
forward to become a modern nation,is explained through a chronology,
historical materials and videos.

Conference Room

Dogo Onsen Kami no Yu (around 1894)(Capacity: 40 persons)
The conference room isfor lectures and study
meetings. Visit the official
website for details.
Kubota Shipping Agent (Flyer)
A spoon and a fork
gifted by a Russian
prisoner of theRusso-Japanese War

Colored glasses
used for theShinrokaku on
the rooftop ofthe Dogo Onsen
Honkan building

The Meiji Era background of the novel is
explained here. Characteristics of Japan
when the nation was moving forward tobecome a modern nation are explainedwith historical materials and videos.

Model ofthe Tsurishima
Lighthouse

View from the Tsurishima Lighthouse

Inside the Tsurishima Lighthouse Residence

Slope from the 3rd to the 4th floors

The wall is covered with episodes fromSaka no Ue no Kumo serialized in newspapers.
Each episode of Saka no Ue no Kumo serialized in 1,296 editions of the Sankei
Shimbun newspaper (April 22, 1968 – August 4, 1972) is exhibited on the wall.

Library & Lounge

Saka no Ue no Kumo and otherbooks about the Meiji Era canbe read for free.

HallThis hall is used for a wide rangeof events and activities,
including concerts,recitations and other free events.

Information

History of Tadao Ando’s Architecture
History of buildings designed by Tadao
Ando, who designed the museum, isexplained using photos, videos, anddesign drawings.

■Admission-free Space
Saka no Ue no Kumo and other books aboutthe Meiji Era are introduced to give a greater
understanding about the world of the novel.
Materials collected and housed by the museum
are shown on the computer.

Digital Museum

You can find details on the materials exhibited orretained by the museum.
(Easy to operate with the touch screen.)

Museum Café
Open: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Also open to guests not visiting the museum.
A full-scale French-style building designateda National Important Cultural Property
The café features a wonderful view of
the Bansuiso surrounded by seasonal plants
and trees.
Original blend coffee, tea, and many otheritems to choose from for a relaxing time.

Audio Guide・Fee ¥100 per unit
・Use the receiver to hear explanations about
the exhibits and buildings.
・Available in Japanese, English, Chinese,
Korean, and Taiwanese