Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art

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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.

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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

  • See hand-drawn collections of Hiroshige Utagawa.
  • The museum itself, considered a masterpiece by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, is also a highlight.
  • The building raises awareness of locally sourced materials.
  • Enjoy a beautiful mountainous view of Nakagawa Town.

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  • The flat building was designed by Kengo Kuma.

    The flat building was designed by Kengo Kuma.

  • Surrounded by locally sourced Yamizosugi cedar.

    Surrounded by locally sourced Yamizosugi cedar.

  • Various collections on display.

    Various collections on display.

  • Enjoy a slow, relaxing time within the spacious pavilion.

    Enjoy a slow, relaxing time within the spacious pavilion.

  • Dissolving into the nature sceneries of Nakagawa Town.

    Dissolving into the nature sceneries of Nakagawa Town.

Reviews

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  • 夏婉欣

    隈研吾設計的馬頭廣重美術館外觀,極簡而和風,似乎也藏著禪意fu哦

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
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)