Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City
For half a century, Irie Taikichi photographed the scenes and Buddhist treasures of Nara. When he gifted his entire collection to the city of Nara, this museum was designed by Kisho Kurokawa to house and display his works. The works of Irie Taikichi form the centerpiece of the exhibitions here, but other photographers and artists are frequently featured. Some works are even set up for viewing on high definition TVs.
Detailed information
| Address | 600-1 Takabatake-cho, Nara 630-8301 |
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| Opening Hours | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Closed day | Mondays (When Monday falls on a national holiday, closed on the next closest weekday), the day after a national holiday (when that day is a weekday), December 27th-January 3rd, during periods when exhibitions are being replaced. |
| Parking | 39 regular cars Price: Free for the first hour, 300 yen for each additional hour (up to 900 yen) |
| Price | Adult: 500 yen University: 200 yen High school: 200 yen Junior high school: 100 yen Elementary school: 100 yen |
| Price (Group) | Adults: 400 yen University: 160 yen High school: 160 yen Junior high school: 80 yen Elementary school: 80 yen Group rates apply: 20 or more people |
| Inquiry | Tel: +81-742-22-9811 / Fax: +81-742-22-9722 |
| Barrier Free Accessibility | Slopes, elevators, restrooms. 3 wheelchairs are available for use. |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Free entry (for the visitor with a disability and up to one guardian/companion) upon presentation of Nara citizens with disabilities booklet, rehabilitation booklet, or mental disability health & welfare booklet. |
| Senior Discount | Residents of Nara City aged 70 or above may enter for free. |
| Remarks | Free entry for elementary, junior high, and high school students every Saturday. Audio Information: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 2:00 p.m. Explanations of artifacts will be given by curators. |
| Access & Bus Stop | JR Nara Station, Kintetsu Nara Station: 10 minute walk from "Wariishi-cho" bus stop on city loop bus |