What is Nakasendo Hiroshige Museum of Art?
About this museum
The historic Nakasendō road runs through Ena City, with Ōi-juku (Ōi post town), at its center, once thriving as one of the most important post towns among the 16 in the Mino region during its time.
The Nakasendo Hiroshige Museum of Art was established in September 2001. The museum primarily showcases the “Tanaka Collection” of Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e woodblock prints, generously donated by the late Haruo Tanaka, an ukiyo-e collector.
We aim to share the rich history and culture of Ena with the world by collecting, preserving, and researching Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e, and making them accessible to the public. Our educational initiatives include lectures on ukiyo-e and Utagawa Hiroshige, along with activities that promote local art and culture.
The museum houses over 1,500 pieces of art, with a focus on ukiyo-e, and hosts exhibitions and special showcases throughout the year. One of our most treasured collections is “The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaidō” (Tanaka Collection), which includes the famous “Nakatsugawa in the Rain.” Visitors can also enjoy videoes about ukiyo-e and Hiroshige, and learn about the ukiyo-e creation process in the 2nd floor Ukiyo-e Education area.
Information
Nakasendo Hiroshige Museum of Art
176-1 Ōichō, Ena-shi, Gifu-ken 509-7201
Tel 0573-20-0522 / Fax 0573-25-0322
Hours
| Museum Hours | 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last Admission 4:30 p.m.) |
| Closed | Mondays (excluding holidays), Following days of holidays, Year-end and New year days ※May sometimes be closed for exhibit changes, etc. Please check the annual schedule for details. |
Admission Fee
18years old and under : FreeAdmission fees for adults are as follows.
| Adult (individual) | Exhibits 520 yen / Special Exhibits 820 yen |
| Adults (groups of 20 or more) | Exhibits 420 yen / Special Exhibits 660 yen |
* Some exhibitions may differ from the above admission fees.
* Those with disability certificates can enter free of charge (only the certificate holder). Please present it at reception.
*Every Wednesday and Friday Free Admission
Access
If coming by car
- About 2 hours from Nagoya by National Highway No. 19 or 50 minutes by the Tōmei Expressway and the Chūō Expressway.
Parking Information
- Nakao Parking (contracted parking): 90 minutes Free parking
※Please present a parking ticket at the museum reception.
If coming by train
- About 1 hour from JR Nagoya station on the Chūō line and 5 minutes’ walk from JR Ena station.
Annual Schedule 2024-2025
