Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nara
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 30-60 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-17:00 · 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mondays (next day if a holiday), the day after holidays, during exhibition changes and 27 Dec-3 Jan
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 500 adults · Student: JPY 200 high school & university · Free for Nara City residents 70+; groups of 20+ discounted; annual pass JPY 2500
- Address
- 600-1 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara 630-8301, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6745, 135.8365
Introduction
The Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum is a rare photography-dedicated museum in Kansai, honouring Nara-born photographer Taikichi Irie (1905-1992), who spent his life photographing Yamato landscapes and Buddhist statues; it holds some 80,000 of his works and stages shows by his contemporaries and newer artists. Kisho Kurokawa designed the building: a tiled roof, glass walls and most of its volume sunk underground so it blends gently with the ancient capital — the architecture is itself an exhibit. Galleries follow Nara's temples, icons and seasonal light, with newer projects in metaverse and NFT media, making it a quiet refuge on a rainy day or away from the crowds of Nara Park.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30-17:00 |
9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mondays (next day if a holiday), the day after holidays, during exhibition changes and 27 Dec-3 Jan
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 500 adults |
|---|---|
| Student | JPY 200 high school & university |
| Child | JPY 100 elementary & junior high |
| Free Admission | Free for schoolchildren on Saturdays |
Free for Nara City residents 70+; groups of 20+ discounted; annual pass JPY 2500
Transportation
City loop bus 6 min from Kintetsu Nara to Waruishicho, 10 min walk
South of Nara Park via Takabatake; 39 spaces
Near the Kasuga approach; add Shin-Yakushi-ji
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City?
Monday: 09:30-17:00; Tuesday: 09:30-17:00; Wednesday: 09:30-17:00; Thursday: 09:30-17:00; Friday: 09:30-17:00; Saturday: 09:30-17:00; Sunday: 09:30-17:00; 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mondays (next day if a holiday), the day after holidays, during exhibition changes and 27 Dec-3 Jan
How much is the admission for Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City?
Adult: JPY 500 adults; Student: JPY 200 high school & university; Child: JPY 100 elementary & junior high; Free Admission: Free for schoolchildren on Saturdays; Free for Nara City residents 70+; groups of 20+ discounted; annual pass JPY 2500
How long should I spend at Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City?
A typical visit takes 30-60 min.
How do I get to Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City?
Bus: City loop bus 6 min from Kintetsu Nara to Waruishicho, 10 min walk; Driving/Parking: South of Nara Park via Takabatake; 39 spaces
