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Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art
See the Ukiyo-e arts of Hiroshige Utagawa, and beautiful architecture by a world-renowned architect.
This museum collects over 4000 artworks collected by Tosaku Aoki, an entrepreneur from Tochigi prefecture. It collects hand-drawn art and prints by Hiroshige Utagawa. With 6 special exhibits per year, there are other exhibits featuring Japanese ukiyo-e, prints, and Japanese western artists.
This museum is municipal and small, yet is popular for its beautiful architecture. The museum was designed by famous architect Kengo Kuma. With a traditional, yet serene exterior as a concept, this museum dissolves into the surrounding municipal scenery with a relaxing flat roofed building. The design utilizes local Yamizosugi (cedar) trees, Karasuyama washi paper, Ashinoishi stones, and other raw materials.
Visitors from around the world show up to see Kengo Kuma’s most famous architecture, but are mesmerized by Hiroshige Utagawa’s artwork and beautiful exhibit.
Highlights
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See hand-drawn collections of Hiroshige Utagawa.
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The museum itself, considered a masterpiece by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, is also a highlight.
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The building raises awareness of locally sourced materials.
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Enjoy a beautiful mountainous view of Nakagawa Town.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 那珂川町馬頭広重美術館
- Postal Code
- 324-0613
- Address
- 116-9 Bato, Nakagawa-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi
- Telephone
- 0287-92-1199
- Closed
- Mondays, day after Holidays (open if weekend)
- Business Hours
- 9:30am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
- Admission
- 500yen
- Directions
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1) Take the Kanto bus from JR Ujiie Station to “Batou Shako”, a 55 minute ride. Disembark at “Muromachi”, walk 3 minutes.
2) 40 minute community bus ride from JR Karasuyama Station, disembark at “Muromachi” walk 3 minutes. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)