Question 1

How far is it from Zenkoji?

Accepted Answer

Only about 3-5 minutes' walk from the main hall of Zenkoji, so the museum is ideal to combine with a visit to the temple.

Question 2

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:00-17:00 (last entry to the galleries 16:30). Closed on Wednesdays (the following weekday when Wednesday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (28 December to 3 January).

Question 3

What is the difference between special exhibitions and the collection exhibition?

Accepted Answer

The collection exhibition shows works by painters connected with Nagano Prefecture on a permanent basis, at 700 yen for general visitors. Special exhibitions present fine works from Japan and abroad and are priced individually. When both are on, a combined price is sometimes set.

Question 4

Can I take photographs?

Accepted Answer

Photography is normally prohibited in the galleries (some exhibitions set aside areas where it is allowed). The rooftop plaza and the architecture and garden outside can be photographed. Please check the information for each exhibition.

Question 5

Is any part free to enter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are generous free areas, including the public spaces on the ground floor and the rooftop plaza, all without an admission ticket. From the roof there is a fine view over the roof of the National Treasure Zenkoji main hall.

Question 6

Is it free for high school age and under?

Accepted Answer

The collection exhibition is free for high school age and under and for anyone under 18. Special exhibitions are priced individually, so please check the official website.

Question 7

Is there a museum shop or cafe?

Accepted Answer

As well as a museum shop there is a cafe and restaurant. Goods relating to the exhibitions and products connected with Shinshu are on sale, so do call in during your visit.

Question 8

What is the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery?

Accepted Answer

Adjoining the main building, it is a dedicated gallery holding about 970 works by the noted Japanese painter Higashiyama Kaii. The display changes about every two months, so there is always something new. It is covered by the combined ticket with the main building's collection exhibition.

Question 9

What is the view from the roof?

Accepted Answer

From the rooftop plaza you can see the roof of the National Treasure Zenkoji main hall close at hand, with the greenery of Joyama Park around it. On clear days the mountains of Shinshu are also visible. It is a popular spot and free to enter.

Question 10

Is there parking at the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum?

Accepted Answer

There is no car park for general visitors. Please come by public transport or use the Joyama Park car park nearby (charged), which gives a discount on showing your ticket. The car park north of the Higashiyama Kaii Gallery is reserved for the Shinshu Parking Permit scheme.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is not available.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Collection exhibition (main building and Higashiyama Kaii Gallery combined): general 700 yen, university students and age 75 and over 500 yen, high school age and under free. Special exhibitions are priced individually.

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Wednesdays (the following weekday when Wednesday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (28 December to 3 January).

Question 14

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes on the Alpico Kotsu bus from the Zenkoji exit of JR Nagano Station, alighting at Zenkoji-kita, then 3 minutes' walk. About 15 minutes' walk from Zenkojishita Station on the Nagano Electric Railway.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00-17:00 (last entry to the galleries 16:30).

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1-4-4 Hakoshimizu, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture

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