Morinoouchi Picture Book Museum
The Morinoouchi Picture Book Museum has the feel of a log cabin exterior with an elegant and imaginative interior. The Museum features wonderful rotating exhibitions in its second floor galleries, a full library of children’s books, storytelling upon request in its conference room, a book store featuring classic and obscure picture books in Japanese and English, a small restaurant, and an adjacent cabin for lodging.
Gallery
The galleries on the second floor of the centre feature six different exhibitions throughout the year which rotate about every two months. The art often interprets daily life, morals, myth, and fable in a wonderful display of imaginative characters, style, and colour. During my last visit, the galleries featured some of the museums permanent collection of an artist’s interpretation of Lewis Carrols Alice in Wonderland.
Opportunities for Lodging and Conferences
The front room can be rented out for book readings, lectures, or conferences. While the adjacent cabins offer varying rates to accommodate singles or larger groups.
Special Events
Storytelling Circle, Singing (sometimes)
| Japanese Name | Morinoouchi Ehon Bijutsukan (森のおうち絵本美術館) |
|---|---|
| Access | 10 minute taxi ride from JR Hotaka or Ariake Station 20-30 minute drive from the Toyoshina Interchange (Japanese Map) |
| Admission | Y700 for adults Y500 for ES |
| Hours | 9:30am-5pm (doors close 4:40pm) |
| Closed | Thursdays and occasional holidays |
| Address | 2215-9 Ariake, Hotaka |
| Tel | 0263-83-5670 |
| Japanese Web page | http://www.morinoouchi.com/ |