Nagano Prefecture Course 2 Day 4 | Information

Ukiyo-e and contemporary art.
An overwhelmingly Instagrammable world where ancient and modern art intersect

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Only one hour by plane from Kobe Airport, near Central Osaka and you'll arrive at Matsumoto, the gateway to Nagano, one of Japan's leading art centers. Iconic building such as Matsumoto Castle that houses the collections of the warlords, and is a designated National Treasure; the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, exhibiting works by world-famous artist Yayoi Kusama (from Nagano) and the Migahara Kogen Museum of Art exhibiting about 350 works of art, situated on a plateau overlooking magnificent mountain scenery, all greet the art lover. Why not spend your time exclusively in Nagano, an important center of creativity, while enjoying the scenic drive between these noted art bases. The lush mountain scenery and delicious gastonomy of the region will enhance your experience.

Karuizawa Garden Farm
Strawberry Farm
Tour the museums in the Karuizawa area
Karuizawa New Art Museum
Sezon Museum of Modern Art
Karuizawa Museum of Contemporary Art
Karuizawa Longing House

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Karuizawa Garden Farm
Strawberry Farm

Enjoy strawberry picking year-round in the Karuizawa Highlands, where a variety of seasonal strawberry types await.

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14 minutes by car

Tour the museums in the Karuizawa area

Why not take a look at the art at this museum, which blends in with the beautiful cityscape and nature?

Art museums in the Karuizawa area

Karuizawa New Art Museum

A chapel designed by Kengo Kuma, uniquely installed within a museum, alongside avant-garde art exhibitions.
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Sezon Museum of Modern Art

Experience a strolling-style exhibition set within the forest, offering an immersive art garden experience.
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Karuizawa Museum of Contemporary Art

Discover a collection of works by Japanese artists who have gained international acclaim.
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