The Fukuzawa Yukichi Memorial Keio University History Museum in Minato Ward, Tokyo, is on Keio University's Mita Campus, an 8-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station, a 7-minute walk from Toei Subway Mita Station, and an 8-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station on the Toei Oedo Line. The East Gate is the most convenient way in. Normally you can enter without a reservation, and admission is free. Besides being closed on Sundays, national holidays, and during the summer closure, there are also temporary closing days, so I recommend checking the official website before you go. The exhibition room is on the 2nd floor of the Keio University Old Library, an Important Cultural Property, and this year in May it also took part in the "Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026" (see the official website). You can learn about Fukuzawa Yukichi, a cultured intellectual who led the modern era and was for many years the face of Japan's highest-denomination banknote, the 10,000-yen bill, and about the history of Keio University, one of Japan's leading private universities, which he founded. I think it's an exhibition hall worth a look, offering things worth reconsidering precisely now in the age of AI. The Fukuzawa Yukichi Memorial Keio University History Museum, located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, is situated on the Keio University Mita Campus, an 8-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station, a 7-minute walk from Toei Subway Mita Station, and an 8-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line Akabanebashi Station. The East Gate is the most convenient entrance for visitors. Admission is generally free and does not require a reservation. In addition to being closed on Sundays, national holidays, and during the summer break, the museum may occasionally close unexpectedly, so we recommend checking the official website before visiting. The exhibition room is located on the second floor of the Keio University Old Library, a designated Important Cultural Property. This year, in May, the museum also participated in the “Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026.”(Source: Official Website) Here, you can learn about the history of Keio University—one of Japan’s leading private universities founded by Fukuzawa Yukichi—and Fukuzawa himself, a leading intellectual of the modern era who appeared on Japan’s highest-denomination banknote, the 10,000-yen bill, for many years. I believe this exhibition hall is well worth a visit, offering insights that are particularly relevant to reconsider in this age of AI.

I'm a fan of Shibusawa Eiichi and the Analects, and I rushed over when I heard they were exhibiting the "world's oldest paper manuscript of the Analects," designated a National Treasure. Plus it was only for 10 days, so I couldn't miss this chance. lol I got to see something precious. It was my first time setting foot in Keio University, and the permanent exhibition gives you a quick overview of Fukuzawa Yukichi and the university. There are places to sit too, so just dropping in on a whim is totally fine. There are restrooms in the basement as well.

When I went to Hakkakudo Cafe, I found out this memorial hall was on the 2nd floor of the same building, so I went on a whim. I'm glad it's free to visit. You can learn about Fukuzawa-sensei starting from his upbringing. I learned about his connections with many people. I think it's worth stopping by.

Built in Meiji 45 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Keio University's founding. With its elegant and splendid exterior, it's loved as a symbol of Keio University. It's a history museum for thinking about modern civilization through the life of Fukuzawa Yukichi and the 160-year history of Keio University.

Both the building and the exhibits were wonderful. Free with content like this, it's gotta be ★5. The building at the entrance to the Keio University grounds was also bigger and more dignified than I expected.