Japan Travel: Looking into Higashiyama Kaii's World at the Nagano Shinano Art Museum, Nagano, Japan
Japan Travel: Looking into Higashiyama Kaii's World at the Nagano Shinano Art Museum, Nagano, Japan
Located in Joyama park, adjacent to the Zenkoji Temple in Nagano is the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum (長野県信濃美術館). Responding to needs of the citizens desiring a museum in Nagano, the prefectural government together with the local news corporation founded the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum in 1966. The exhibits are changed among the four basic themes of “recognizing and promoting local culture,” “introducing a wide spectrum of art,” “art in life,” and “art that nurtures appreciation,” allowing a large range of artwork to be displayed throughout the year. Visitors can view artwork from local artists as well as landscape paintings which show off the beautiful scenery of Shinshu.
Next to the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum is the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery The famous Japanese painter Higashima Kaii donated more than 960 of his artwork, including paintings and sketches, as several books to Nagano Prefecture. To house these magnificent treasures, in 1990 the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery was built. Among the works displayed are masterpieces such as “Vibrant Greens,” “Evening Quiet” and so on. Visitors will find many of his works depict the beautiful Nagano scenery. The pieces are changed every two months.
Facility Information: Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Closed: Wednesdays (or following day if Wednesday is a national holiday), Dec 28th to Jan 1st NOTE: the museum is temporary closed between exhibitions Admission: Varies according to exhibition (Shinano Art Museum) 500 yen (Higashiyama Kaii Gallery) English: Minimal
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Japan Travel: Olympic Facilities unique architecture, Japan Nagano No.034
Japan Travel: Olympic Facilities unique architecture, Japan Nagano No.034
In 1998, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were successfully hosted by Nagano. It was the third Olympics hosted by Japan. The various events were held in Nagano City and neighboring mountain towns, including Hakuba, Karuizawa, Nozawa and Shiga Kogen.
Today, there remains many of the former olympic facilities seen around the city. They are now used as sport and concert venues or serve the local community as sport facilities. Their distinctive architecture remain of interest to both locals and tourists.
Access info The former olympic facilities are extended around Nagano City, and can be accessed by city buses from Nagano Station. A rental car would offer you greater flexibility and convenience as the buses may be infrequent. Rental car shops can be found around Nagano Station.
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