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Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka

📍 3 Wakido-cho, Nara, Nara Pref., Japan
Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Nara
Category
Museum
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
3 Wakido-cho, Nara, Nara Pref., Japan
Coordinates
34.6779, 135.8293

Introduction

The Nara City Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka at 3 Wakido-cho, Nara, is a specialist calligraphy museum honouring Kason Sugioka (1913-2008), a leading kana calligrapher and recipient of the Order of Culture. Its collection covers his donated works and related materials in a quiet, refined building — a small professional venue for modern Japanese calligraphy.

✨ Highlights

1
Kana master
Honours Kason Sugioka (1913-2008), dean of kana calligraphy.
2
Order of Culture
Works by the decorated master calligrapher.
3
Donated core
Built around his donated works and materials.
4
Calligraphy only
A rare specialist calligraphy museum in Nara.
5
Quiet venue
A small, elegant hall with his bust by the entrance.
6
Near the station
About 10 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：3 Wakido-cho, Nara, Nara Pref.
→Time needed：About 1 hour

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00-17:00
Wednesday9:00-17:00
Thursday9:00-17:00
Friday9:00-17:00
Saturday9:00-17:00
Sunday9:00-17:00

Last entry 16:30

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult500 JPY

Nara residents 300 JPY; under-16 & HS free

Transportation

Subway

10-min walk from Kintetsu Nara Stn; 15 min from JR Nara

💡 Tips

• Closed Mondays (except holidays; the next weekday after a holiday Monday).
• From April 2026: 500 JPY general, 300 JPY for Nara residents.
• Free for under-16s, high-school and university students (with ID).
• Closed Dec 26-Jan 5 and between exhibition changes.
• About 10 minutes from Kintetsu Nara, 15 from JR Nara.
• Pairs with Naramachi and Nara Park for calligraphy fans.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00; Last entry 16:30

How much is the admission for Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka?

Adult: 500 JPY; Nara residents 300 JPY; under-16 & HS free

Any practical tips for visiting Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka?

Closed Mondays (except holidays; the next weekday after a holiday Monday). From April 2026: 500 JPY general, 300 JPY for Nara residents.

How long should I spend at Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

How do I get to Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka?

Subway: 10-min walk from Kintetsu Nara Stn; 15 min from JR Nara