This is the residence where Edogawa Ranpo lived from 1934 until his death in 1965. Although it is an older building, it was constructed after the Showa era began, so its exterior resembles a typical Western-style house. Visitors can tour the exhibition room, which introduces Ranpo’s life through his diaries and personal belongings; the luxurious reception room; the study with bookshelves (though the shelves are mostly empty); the reading room with related books; and the storehouse where his personal library is preserved (which you can peek into from the entrance). Since opening days are limited and there are restrictions such as the storehouse being closed in rainy weather, it’s best to check the website before visiting. By the way, the nameplate reading “Taro Hirai” is Ranpo’s real name. I had assumed it wasn’t open on weekends, so I’d been thinking for decades that I’d take a day off to visit someday. When I learned there’s a special open house once a month, I was finally able to go. It had just been renovated, so it was very clean, but I wish I could have seen it in its original state. There was a wealth of materials on display, but because it was dim and the exhibits were set back from the walkway, I couldn’t really make out the detailed chronology written by Mr. Ranpo. For areas where photography isn’t allowed, it’s a good idea to bring reading glasses or something similar so you can see clearly. They also had the complete collection of Poplar Publishing’s “Boy Detectives Club” series, and I could have stayed there for hours. It’s not a large facility.

Former Edogawa Ranpo Residence. Edogawa Ranpo lived here from 1934 until his death at age 70 in 1965. The building is relatively new; after completing renovation work that had been underway since 2024, it reopened on May 19, 2025.

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I thought it wasn't open on weekends, so for decades I'd been thinking I'd take paid leave someday, and after learning there's a special open day once a month, I was finally able to visit. It had just been renovated so it was very clean, but I would have liked to see it as it originally was. There was a wealth of materials, but because it's dark and they're far away, you can't really see things like the detailed chronology Ranpo-sensei wrote. For places where photography isn't allowed, it's better to bring glasses that let you see well, reading glasses? or something similar. They also had the full Poplar Publishing Boy Detectives series, and I felt like I could stay for hours. It's not a large facility.

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This is the residence where Edogawa Ranpo lived from Showa 9 (1934) until his death in Showa 40 (1965). Although old, it's a building from after the Showa era began, so its exterior is that of a typical Western-style house. You can tour the exhibition room introducing Ranpo's life along with his notes and cherished belongings, the luxurious reception room, the study with bookshelves (though the shelves are almost empty), the reading room with related books, the storehouse where his book collection is preserved (you peek in from the entrance), and more. Opening days are limited, and there are restrictions such as the storehouse not being open in rainy weather, so it's a good idea to check the website before visiting. By the way, the nameplate "Hirai Taro" is Ranpo's real name.

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On the grounds of Rikkyo University As a kid I struggled to read books all the way to the end, but Ranpo's books were the exception. Even as an adult, with films based on his works like "Moju" and others, he's an author worthy of respect. Seems it was renovated in 2025 The endlessly fascinating First Exhibition Room doesn't allow photos, but everything else is OK, and it's free too. If I have time, I'd like to try reading in the reading room.

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