Shohaku Art Museum

This museum exhibits works by three generations of Japanese painters: Uemura Shōen, Uemura Shōkō, and Uemura Atsushi.

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The museum was established primarily by Kintetsu Railway Co., Ltd. (Kintetsu). Its collection is based on works donated by Japanese painters Uemura Shoko and Uemura Atsushi. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the works of Uemura Shōen, Shōko, and Atsushi.


The museum is situated on the site of the former residence of Saeki Isamu, the honorary chairman of Kintetsu Railway Co., Ltd. The former Saeki residence, located next to the museum, is a modern Japanese-style house that incorporates the techniques of sukiya architecture. Designed by Murano Togo, a master architect of the Showa era, it was built in 1965.

As a residential building designed by Murano Togo, one of the few remaining structures showcasing his unique designs, it holds exceptional cultural value. Furthermore, it is significant as the only building that can be explored from the inside.

General Information

Address
2-1-4 Tomigaoka, Nara City, Nara, 631-0004
contact details
0742-41-666(Shohaku Art Museum)
Fax Number
0742-41-6886
Times
10:00~17:00(Last entry 16:00)
Closed
Mondays (open on public holidays and closed the following weekday)
Exhibition change periods
New Year's holidays
and other necessary times.
Access
From Kintetsu Gakuenmae Station, take the bus bound for Obuchibashi for about 5 minutes, get off at Obuchibashi (in front of Shohaku Museum of Art), and walk for 2 minutes
Car Park
11 cars (Free)
Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
High school students and above: 820 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 410 yen
*Special exhibitions and planned exhibitions have separate admission fees. Please inquire for details.
Admission/Worship Fees (Group)
*Group rates apply for 20 or more people (10% discount)
Discount for Persons with Disabilities
20% discount for the person with a disability certificate and up to one accompanying person
Senior Discount
Half price if you bring your Nara City Nanamaru Card (old age notebook). Please inquire about special exhibitions and planned exhibitions.
Seasonal Flower Information
Weeping cherry trees: April

2 trees (old trees) and many other cherry and peach trees

Dogwood: April-May 3 trees

Hibiscus: July-September Many

Hibernian bush clover (red and white): October Many
Website

Shohaku Art Museum official website

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