Introduction of Attractions
Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography
A photography museum where even deer stop by
Photographer Taikichi Irie, who spent half his life photographing the scenery of the Yamatoji area of Nara, donated all of his works to the city of Nara, and established the Museum of Photography. It opened in April 1992.
More Information
- Facility name
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Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography
- location
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600-1 Takabatake-cho, Nara-shi
- contact address
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0742-22-9811
- Official URL
- access
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10-minute walk from Wariishicho on the Nara City Loop Bus
30-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
- Opening hours
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(However, entry permitted until 4:30 PM)
- Regular Holiday
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Mondays except for public holidays
The day after a holiday
December 27th to January 3rd of the following year
*The museum may be closed temporarily during exhibition changeover periods.
- Admission fee
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Adult: 500 yen
- Other fees
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none
- Parking fee
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Free parking for up to 1 hour.
Followed by 300 JPY/hour
Maximum 900 yen per day
- others
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* Free admission for those with a physical disability certificate, a rehabilitation certificate, or a mental health and welfare certificate and their caregivers (present your certificate at the admission reception)
*Temporarily closed due to changing exhibits from January 28th to January 31st, 2026