Greater Tokyo

TOCHIGI

Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art (Batoh)

A peaceful museum of Ukiyo-e

A museum dedicated to the works of Hiroshige Utagawa, an Ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period. You can get a glimpse of Japanese culture of the 19th century through his original drawings and Hanga (woodblock prints). The entire museum is made of local cedar and washi (handcrafted paper) designed by the global architect, Kengo Kuma, with a concept of “the traditional and serene appearance that expresses the artistry and tradition of Hiroshige”. Many visitors also come here to study design.
Phone number
0287-92-1199
Contact
0287-92-1199
Business hours
09:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Holiday
Mondays (except Bank Holidays,in which case closed the next Tuesday) ※Closed period for renovation work (June9,2025 - February27,2026)
Charges
Adult 500yen, Student (over-16s) 300yen, free entry to the over-70s and under 15s, admission for special exhibition may vary