One of several attractions to explore by walking along the History and Culture Road (Nakanohiratori Street) are the Modern Literature and Fairy Tale Museums. The former displays the works and tells the biographies of 28 famous authors associated with Kagoshima who lived after the Edo period. Adjacent, in a round tower characteristic of a castle, is the Maerchen Museum. This derivative of the German word for fairy tale is the perfect moniker for displaying stories by the Brothers Grimm, Lewis Carroll and other children’s classics including some from Japan and China. Kids have a wonderful time in this colorful and interactive environment.
