Oshima Museum of Picture Books

Oshima Museum of Picture Books is a specialized museum in Imizu spread across two floors with exhibition galleries, a performance hall, and reading spaces. The museum holds over ten thousand picture books by Japanese and international creators.

The museum was designed by architect Itsuko Hasegawa and opened in 1994 under the vision of founder Ōshima. It was created to honor the art of picture books and illustrated storytelling in Japan.

The collection brings together works by Japanese and international artists whose original illustrations rotate through gallery displays. Visitors experience how picture books from different cultures speak through images and storytelling.

The museum is open daily and offers reading areas where visitors can browse through the collections at their own pace. Accessible facilities are available to ensure all guests can navigate the exhibitions and different spaces comfortably.

The museum features workshop areas where visitors can create their own handmade picture books and design digital graphics. These hands-on activities let people become creators themselves and deepen their appreciation for the art form.

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

Phone: +81766526780

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

GPS coordinates: 36.73418,137.07406

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42