Mizuno Museum of Art

The Mizuno Museum of Art is an art museum in Wakasato that focuses on modern Japanese paintings and rotating exhibitions. The building features a Japanese garden and sits in Nagano Prefecture.

The museum was founded in 2002 and is based on an art collection from the Hokuto Corporation's president. Its establishment aimed to promote Japanese art in the Nagano region.

The museum regularly displays Japanese paintings, and visitors dressed in traditional clothing receive discounted entry. This practice reflects how the institution honors local customs.

The museum opens in the morning and closes in the early evening, with parking available for visitors who drive. Those arriving by car will find parking facilities near the entrance.

The museum hosts an annual New Year's Painting Contest where artworks are divided into red and white categories. This division follows Japanese color symbolism and sets the tone for the year's programming.

Location: Wakasato

Official opening: July 2002

Website: https://mizuno-museum.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.62822,138.19303

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04