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Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

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Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

日本浮世絵博物館

Nagano · Chubu

The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is dedicated to the art of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints. It houses a vast collection of historical prints and offers insights into the techniques and artists behind this unique art form.

Why it's hidden

Many travelers focus on more famous museums in larger cities, overlooking this specialized gem.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.0· 429 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Ōniwa Station · 16 min walk
Website
japan-ukiyoe-museum.com

Today

10:00–17:00Tue closedMon closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

artmuseum

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