The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Museum of Art has a large number of works by local artists, focusing on landscape paintings of the Nagano area. It's a museum where you can really enjoy artists and works related to Nagano Prefecture. There is also the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, an annex with a special collection of Japanese painter Higashiyama Kaii, where you can see many precious works.
About The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum was established in 1966 as a prefectural art museum. The museum is located in Joyama Park, a popular leisure spot for local citizens. The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum's main building houses works by local artists, and works focusing on landscapes of the beautiful nature of the Nagano area. Also, in the annexed Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, you can enjoy a collection of the representative Japanese Showa Era painter's works. The main building of The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum has been closed since November, 2017, in order to demolish the old building that was built in 1966 and build a new one. The annex has also been undergoing renovations since May, 2017, and is planned to reopen on October 5, 2019.
About the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery
The Higashiyama Kaii Gallery is an annex to The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum. Endowed with a donation of artworks and books from Japanese artist Higashiyama Kaii, the gallery was opened in 1990. The collection holds about 960 pieces in one place. The building was designed by architect Taniguchi Yoshio, and was designed to act as a frame to the artwork. Because the museum is in a park, it has a courtyard with a small pond and low walls, to help the building harmonize with the surroundings. It is an open, inviting space that is conscious of its location in a public park. The annex is currently under renovation, but is planned to reopen on October 5, 2019.
he Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum: A Prefectural Museum for a New Era
After the new construction is completed, the main building will have an area of about 10,000 meters square, and will house a special collection gallery, art library, citizen's gallery, cafe, and restaurant. The books and artworks held in the collection will be announced on the internet. In the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, the installation of elevators and improvement to the flow of the gallery will make the environment more comfortable. How about a visit to the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum?
Access to the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
From the Tokyo area, take the bullet train from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station. From JR Nagano Station, take the Alpico Bus going towards Zenkoji Temple for about 15 minutes, and get off at the Zenkoji-kita (善光寺北) bus stop, then walk about 3 minutes.
Spot Information
- Spot name：Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
- Street Address 1-4-4 Hakoshimizu, Nagano-shi, Nagano
- Access：About 15 minutes from JR Nagano Station by bus, get off at the Zenkoji-kita bus stop and walk 3 minutes
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