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Ishikawa Prefectural Library
Kanazawa, Japan
No. 1 in AsiaNo. 1 in Japan
A prefectural public library on the outskirts of Kanazawa, designed by Mitsuru Senda and opened in 2022. Inside, a large circular space rises through several floors of open bookshelves, with tiered seating and varied chairs throughout.
Highlights
- Large circular central space
- Open bookshelves across floors
- Children's book area with play equipment
Good to know
- Free entry, no membership needed to visit
- Parking free for three hours with machine ticket
- Photography allowed, but book photos may need registration
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