Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City

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This is a photo gallery next to Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple in Takabatake Town, Nara City. The gallery possesses the entire 80,000 item collection of photographer Irie Taikichi, known for capturing the various Yamato scenery around Nara, and holds exhibitions based around these works and also the work of amateurs. The building itself, a work of architect Kisho Kurokawa, is another highlight and represents the importance of harmony with the environment.

Spot details

Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Takabatakechou 600-1 Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742229811
Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: Monday (in the case of Public Holiday, the nearest Weekday), The next day of Public Holiday (only in the case of Weekday), Exhibit Change Period
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[General] 500 yen
[High school/College students] 200 yen
[Elementary/Junior High School Students] 100 yen
Parking Lot: Available(39spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Modern photography museum hosting temporary exhibits.

Reviewed : 2020.05.23

Located slightly away from the main sights, this photography museum hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year. At the time of my visit it was showing two interesting exhibitions:Irie...
Lovely building and two good exhibits,

Reviewed : 2019.10.16

Its a bit of a walk from the main sites, but well worth it. There were two excellent exhibits and the building itself is contemplative and beautifully done. There was also a bird exhibit possibly...
Beautifully presented

Reviewed : 2019.10.03

Friends who live nearby delight in taking us to see this photography museum. Now, photography museums are fairly rare, and ones done right (not too cramped or too artsy) are very hard to find. This...