Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Hall

The Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Hall is an art and biographical museum in Azumino housing a large collection of mountain photographs, photographic equipment, and insect specimens. The collection includes thousands of original images and personal equipment used by the naturalist during his work.

Naturalist Yukio Tabuchi spent six decades documenting mountain landscapes and collecting insects before the museum opened to preserve his legacy. The institution was established shortly after his death and honors his lifetime of work in the Japanese mountains.

The exhibition space features rotating displays of local and professional photographs alongside Tabuchi's extensive mountain documentation. His work offers insight into how the Japanese Alps appeared through the eyes of someone who spent decades studying them.

The museum is accessible on foot from Hakuyacho Station and operates during regular daytime hours. The interior spaces are well-organized and clearly lit, allowing visitors to view the displays comfortably.

The exhibition displays climbing gear and cameras that Tabuchi used during his mountain expeditions, revealing how he managed his work in harsh conditions. These personal items give visitors direct insight into the practical challenges he faced in the field.

Location: Azumino

Official opening: July 1990

Website: http://azumino-bunka.com/facility/tabuchi-museum

GPS coordinates: 36.32574,137.90470

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:42