Takushinkan, Photography museum in Biei, Japan
Takushinkan is a photography museum in Biei that displays images of the surrounding hills, fields, and landscapes. The collection captures how these places transform across the seasons and documents them across multiple decades.
The museum was founded in 1987 by photographer Shinzo Maeda to display his artistic images of Hokkaido's landscapes. From its beginning, the focus has been on documenting the natural character of the Biei region.
The museum presents photographs that connect visitors to how people experience the changing landscape of Biei through the seasons. These works reflect Japanese perspectives on observing and appreciating natural transformations in their everyday surroundings.
The museum opens daily from 10 AM to 4 PM with the last entry at 3:45 PM. Exhibitions rotate twice yearly with winter and summer themes, so checking ahead helps you see what interests you most.
The museum now features work by multiple generations of the Maeda family, including recent photographs by Kei Maeda, the founder's grandson. This multigenerational approach creates a living perspective on how the landscape continues to change.
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