Oshima Museum of Picture Books

The Oshima Museum of Picture Books spans two floors containing exhibitions, a performance hall, and spaces dedicated to reading and exploring illustrated literature.

Architect Itsuko Hasegawa designed this specialized museum, which first welcomed visitors on August 23, 1994 under the guidance of founder Ōshima.

The museum contains more than ten thousand picture books from Japanese and international authors, displaying original illustrations through rotating gallery exhibitions.

Visitors can access the museum daily between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with admission fees of 600 yen for adults and reduced rates for students.

The facility includes dedicated workshop areas where participants create handmade picture books and use computer graphics to design calendars and postcards.

Location: Imizu

Inception: August 23, 1994

Founders: Ōshima

Architects: Itsuko Hasegawa

Official opening: August 23, 1994

Floors above the ground: 2

Address: 50 Tottori, Imizu, Toyama 939-0283 939-0283

Phone: +81766526780

Website: https://ehonkan.or.jp/english

GPS coordinates: 36.73418,137.07406

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05