Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
Japan Ukiyo-e (Ukiyoe) Museum is a print maker's dream, holding the largest private collection of ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), paintings screens and old books in the world. The Sakai family has collected more than 100,000 pieces over several generations. English information is limited, but there is a pamphlet you can get at the front and the staff are very friendly.
It's a little tricky to find. Check out the map.
| Access | A 7-minute drive from JR Matsumoto train station A 15-minute walk from Matsumoto Railway Kamikochi line Ohniwa station (Japanese Map) |
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| Admission | Y1050 for adults, Y530 for ES/JHS students |
| Hours | 10am - 4:30pm (doors close 5pm) |
| Closed | Mondays (but open on National Holiday-Mondays, closed next day instead) |
| Tel | 0263-47-4440 |
| English Web page | http://www.ukiyo-e.co.jp/jum-e/ |
The Museum is located beside the Japanese Court and Open Air Architectural Museum (Rekishi-no-sato). So see them both at once.