National Diet Library, Tokyo Main Library

Japan's national library. One registered user card works at all its sites, including the Kansai-kan near Kyoto.

Type: Library
Format: In person
Who can use it: Registered users
Reader card or guest pass: A registered user card is needed to enter the Tokyo Main Library
Before your first visit: See the NDL's registration page for current ID rules.
Buddhist and language collections: Japan's national collections

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