Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

Overview

Nagano Prefectural Art Museum is a museum in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, located within Joyama Park on the east side of Zenko-ji temple. It opened in 2021 as the successor to the former Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.

Highlights

• ●A main building housing works by local artists and landscape paintings of the region
• ●The Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, dedicated to painter Higashiyama Kaii, who favored scenes of Nagano Prefecture
• ●Building design by architect Hiroshi Miyazaki
• ●A setting within Joyama Park, east of Zenko-ji temple

History

The museum's predecessor was the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum. On April 10, 2021, it reopened in its current form as the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum, designed by architect Hiroshi Miyazaki. The museum comprises two parts: the main building and the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, which houses works by Japanese-style painter Higashiyama Kaii, known for depicting the landscapes of Nagano Prefecture.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Nagano Prefectural Art Museum in Joyama Park
2. 2View works by local artists and regional landscapes in the main building
3. 3Visit the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery to see his paintings
4. 4Complete the tour of the galleries before leaving

Did you know?

💡 The main building focuses on works by local artists, while the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery is dedicated solely to painter Higashiyama Kaii, who was known for depicting Nagano's landscapes.

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