What to know
The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (Nihon Ukiyo-e Hakubutsukan) showcases woodblock prints from the extensive Sakai family collection. Sakai Yoshiaki, one of Matsumoto's wealthiest merchants, began collecting ukiyo-e and other artworks about 300 years ago. His descendants have expanded the collection to over 100,000 pieces, making it one of the largest private art collections in the world.
Despite the size of the collection and the museum building, only a small number of works are on display at any time. This is partly because the building was originally designed for storage rather than exhibition. English descriptions for the exhibits are limited.
The museum is located about three kilometers from central Matsumoto, near the Matsumoto Interchange on the Nagano Expressway. It is a 10-minute taxi ride from Matsumoto Station (about 2000 yen from the Alps Exit) or a 15-20 minute walk from Oniwa Station on the Matsumoto Dentetsu Kamikochi Line (5 minutes, 180 yen from Matsumoto Station).
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 10:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
- Closed
- Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
- Admission
- 1000 yen (~$6.4)
- English name
- Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
- Original name
- Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
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