Hiroshima City Manga Library

Hiroshima City Manga Library sits in Hijiyama Park, near the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art. Its collection spans more than 155,000 manga volumes, magazines and historical works, with two levels of material to browse and read for free. Most titles are in Japanese, though some are available in other languages. The quiet reading rooms suit a slow break among the park’s trees, and manga fans can also look for signed memorabilia. You can borrow books if you register as a library user.

A collection devoted to manga

Opened in 1997, Hiroshima City Manga Library collects and preserves manga and materials related to the medium. Its holdings include more than 155,000 volumes, from classic titles and magazines to rare historical works. The collection also includes materials considered early forms of manga, alongside modern comics.

The library occupies two levels in Hijiyama Park. Reading and browsing are free, and the quiet rooms provide space to spend time with the collection. Most of the material is in Japanese, but some manga is available in other languages. Signed memorabilia is also on display.

Reading and borrowing

You can browse titles in the library without paying an entrance fee. If you register as a user, you can borrow up to 10 books for two weeks; borrowed items can be returned to a nearby city library. Computers and online reservations can help registered users find popular titles.

Staff can assist with registration. A driver’s license is noted as one way to obtain a library card on site. If you are driving, ask about a three-hour free parking voucher for Danbara Shopping Center.