Discover the lyrical illustrations of Shibata-born artist Koji Fukiya at a museum devoted to his work. Known as both an illustrator and painter, he also wrote the lyrics to Hanayome Ningyo, giving this art-focused detour a connection to song.
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Why visit
The Koji Fukiya Memorial Museum of Art offers an approachable introduction to an artist whose work spans images and words. Its collections and changing exhibitions bring together lyrical illustrations and related materials. Consider it if you enjoy discovering an individual artist through their work, rather than choosing a museum solely for a familiar name.
Plan your visit
The museum is at 4-11-7 Chuo-cho, Shibata. The city gives a walking time of 20 minutes from JR Shibata Station, a useful starting point when deciding whether to approach on foot. For drivers, the city lists approximately 150 spaces in City Hall Parking Lot No. 3; follow the current parking signs.
Make the most of your visit
Try looking at the illustrations with Fukiya’s work as a lyricist in mind: consider the mood an image suggests and how you might describe it in words. Let the displayed works and related materials guide your attention, rather than treating the visit as a search for a single famous piece.
Planning notes
Information checked on 19 October 2026: opening hours are 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Individual admission is 550 yen for adults and university students, 230 yen for high-school students, and 120 yen for elementary and junior-high pupils. The published adult group rate for 20 or more is 440 yen.
The museum closes on Mondays; when Monday is a national holiday, the first following weekday is closed instead. It also closes from 29 December through 3 January. Exhibition changeovers can bring additional closures, so check current exhibition information when choosing your date.
The collection exhibition runs from 6 October 2026 through 24 January 2027. It includes representative and less frequently shown works, newly acquired materials, and records marking the 60th anniversary of the Hanayome Ningyo poem monument.
Practical information
Highlights
Highlights: The museum introduces Shibata-born illustrator and painter Koji Fukiya, also known as the lyricist of Hanayome Ningyo. Collections and changing exhibitions offer an introduction to his lyrical illustrations and related materials.
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Opening hours
Open 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30.
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Closures and restrictions
Closed Mondays; when Monday is a national holiday, the first following weekday is closed. Also closed 29 December through 3 January. Exhibition changeovers can require additional closures; check current exhibition information.
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Price
Individual admission: adults/university students 550 yen, high-school students 230 yen, elementary/junior-high pupils 120 yen. The published adult group rate for 20 or more is 440 yen.
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Event dates
The collection exhibition runs from 6 October 2026 through 24 January 2027. It presents representative works, less frequently shown works and newly acquired materials, with records marking the 60th anniversary of the Hanayome Ningyo poem monument.
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Access
Address: 4-11-7 Chuo-cho, Shibata. The city gives a 20-minute walk from JR Shibata Station and approximately 150 spaces in City Hall Parking Lot No. 3. Follow the current parking signs.
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Useful links
Shibata City Koji Fukiya Memorial Museum
Koji Fukiya collection exhibition October2026 January2027
Information based on checks dated 2026-10-19.
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