Nakagawa-machi Batō Hiroshige Museum of Art

The museum contains an extensive collection of works by Hiroshige, including original paintings and woodblock prints from the Utagawa school collection.

The establishment opened its doors on November 3, 2000, following the donation of the substantial Aoki Collection to preserve Japanese artistic heritage.

The museum displays works that represent traditional Japanese artistic techniques, including nikuhitsu-ga paintings and woodblock prints from the Meiji period.

The single-story building spans 1,962 square meters and features cedar wood louvers that regulate natural light while maintaining visibility throughout the space.

Architect Kengo Kuma designed the structure using transparent layers to mirror the spatial depth found in Hiroshige's woodblock print techniques.

Location: Nakagawa

Founders: Batō

Architects: Kengo Kuma

Official opening: November 3, 2000

Website: http://hiroshige.bato.tochigi.jp/english

GPS coordinates: 36.73911,140.17094

Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:21