Introduction of Attractions
Nara City Museum of calligraphy in honour of Kason Sugioka
A tranquil space where you can experience the beauty and spirit of calligraphy
This museum specializes in calligraphy and showcases contemporary calligraphy works, focusing on works by Sugioka Kason (1913-2012), the first person to receive the Order of Culture for his work in the field of kana calligraphy, a uniquely Japanese art that was perfected in the mid-Heian period.
More Information
- Facility name
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Nara City Museum of calligraphy in honour of Kason Sugioka
- location
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3 Wakidocho, Nara City
- contact address
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0742-24-4111
- Official URL
- access
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About a 15-minute walk from Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
About a 10- minute walk from JR Nara Station on the JR Yamatoji Line
- 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 26th to January 5th of the following year
*The museum may be closed temporarily during exhibition changeover periods.
- Admission fee
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Adult: 300 yen
- Parking fee
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none
- others
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There is only one parking space for the disabled.
If you are coming by car, please use the nearby paid parking lot.