Irie Taikichi House, Photography museum in Nara, Japan
The Irie Taikichi House contains exhibits of photographs capturing Buddhist treasures and traditional scenes from the Nara region throughout fifty years.
Established in 1949 as a personal residence, this house transformed into a memorial museum dedicated to photographer Taikichi Irie and opened to visitors in 2015.
The museum displays an extensive collection of photographs documenting Japanese traditions, Buddhist statues, and bunraku puppet theater performances from the 1940s onwards.
Located ten minutes from JR Nara Station, the museum operates from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and provides parking facilities for 39 vehicles with hourly rates.
The facility features specialized viewing technology with high-definition screens presenting curated selections of Irie's photographic work documenting Japanese heritage.
Location: Nara
Inception: 1949
Official opening: 2015
Website: http://kyukyo.irietaikichi.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.68697,135.83661
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:43
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