Angela Lin
融入自然景觀，呈現簡約禪意。館內收藏千住博的大型瀑布畫作，展廳以自然光襯托作品，營造寧靜氛圍，是藝術與自然完美結合的場所。
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Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa
A museum surrounded by a colorful leaf garden where you can enjoy art while feeling the natural beauty of Karuizawa.
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This museum houses approximately 40 representative works by Hiroshi Senju, a globally renowned Japanese-style painter. Designed to let visitors experience his art while immersed in the natural beauty of Karuizawa, the museum incorporates a number of thoughtful touches throughout its space.
The building, designed by architect Ryue Nishizawa, features a fully glass exterior that allows natural light to flood in, creating a bright and open atmosphere. Surrounded by a colorful leaf garden, the museum offers a unique opportunity to enjoy art in harmony with Karuizawa’s ever-changing seasons. Even the museum floor follows the natural contours of the land, gently sloping in places—a charming and distinctive detail.
Inside, visitors can view Senju’s recent work Waterfall on Colors (2021), along with a rotating schedule of themed exhibitions. Video materials are also available to help guests explore the artist’s life and works in greater depth.
The museum features not only a gift shop offering original merchandise, but also an on-site branch of Karuizawa’s long-established bakery, Boulanger Asanoya. It’s the perfect place to stop by and relax after viewing the exhibits.
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Surrounded by a vibrant color-leaf garden, the museum showcases approximately 40 of Hiroshi Senju’s representative works.
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Designed by architect Ryue Nishizawa, the glass-walled building offers a bright, open space filled with natural light.
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The gently sloping floor follows the land’s natural contours, adding a unique and engaging element to the space.
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Features rotating exhibitions, including Senju’s iconic Waterfall series and his latest works.
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A museum shop and an on-site bakery by Karuizawa’s beloved “Asanoya” offer perfect spots to visit after viewing the art.
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Over 150 species of plants are cultivated in the Color Leaf Garden.
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The museum interior, designed to feel like a nature walk, takes about 30 minutes to explore in full.
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"Waterfall on Colors" (2021), inspired by cascading waterfalls, is one of the museum’s highlight pieces.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 軽井沢千住博美術館
- Postal Code
- 389-0111
- Address
- 815 Nagakura, Karuizawamachi, Kitasakugun, Nagano
- Telephone
- 0267-46-6565
- Closed
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Tuesdays (Open on national holidays, during Golden Week, and from July to September)
Winter Closure: December 26 to end of February - Business Hours
- 9:30am - 5:00pm（Admission allowed until 4:30pm）
- Admission
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Adults 1,500yen / Students 1,000yen / Free for junior high school students and younger, and persons with disabilities
※One caregiver per disabled visitor is also admitted free of charge. - Access
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(1)From JR East / Shinano Railway Karuizawa Station: Take the Karuizawa Town Loop Bus (East/South route) to “Shiozawa Crossing” stop, then walk approx. 8 min.
(2)About 10 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station
(3)About 15 minutes by car from Usui-Karuizawa I.C. on the Joshin-etsu Expressway - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)