Bato Hiroshige Museum (馬頭広重美術館), Nakagawa Town
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 60 min here
About 30 min to the next stop
Next stop: Stroll Through the Vermillion Bridge and Stone Stairs of Ungan-ji Temple, Connected to the Poet BashoAbout this spot
A museum known for its collection centered on original paintings and woodblock prints by Utagawa Hiroshige. The building, designed by architect Kengo Kuma and constructed with abundant local Yamizo cedar, features delicate cedar lattice work that blends seamlessly into the rural landscape—a masterpiece popular among architecture enthusiasts. You can enjoy both ukiyo-e art and architecture in one visit.
Tips
The museum is quiet, so it's smooth to make agreements with children about proper viewing behavior before entering. The cedar lattice exterior can be admired from under the eaves, allowing for an architectural walk even on rainy days.
Best time to visit
Allows for about 1 hour. The afternoon offers a relatively leisurely viewing experience.
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〒324-0613 Tochigi Prefecture, Nasu-District, Nakagawa-Town, Bato 116-9
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