Jin Homura Art Museum

Information

Jin Homura Art Museum exhibits the art works of Jin Homura, an artist and admirer of Shirakawa-go. He set up his studio in this Gassho style house and worked here for 20 years. The museum was opened after he donated the house and his works to Shirakawa village. His red, blue and yellow-based colorful paintings are highly appreciated around the world. The Gassho style house itself is also worth watching.

Opening Hours

9:30 - 16:00

Closed

Wednesdays
November 21 - April 19

Price / Entrance Fee

300 yen (General, Adult)
200 yen (Student)
100 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

50 minutes from JR Takayama Station by the bus bound for Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa. Get off at Shirakawa-go Bus stop.

Address / Location

2476, Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura Ono-gun, Gifu, 501-5627

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