Hoki Museum

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Experience hyperrealistic paintings so lifelike they're almost photographs, nestled in a modern museum adjacent to the lush Showa no Mori (Showa Memorial Park).

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Overview

The Hoki Museum is a world-class museum dedicated to hyperrealistic painting. It houses approximately 500 works collected over many years by the late Masuo Hoki, a collection highly regarded both domestically and internationally. The museum's modern architecture harmoniously blends with the surrounding greenery of Showa no Mori, enhancing the overall artistic experience. The highlight is undoubtedly the collection of hyperrealistic paintings. Prepare to be awestruck by the incredible realism; you'll feel transported into the world of the paintings. The museum boasts the largest collection of works by Sosuke Morimoto in Japan – a must-see. You'll also find numerous pieces by renowned contemporary artists such as Hiroshi Noda and Tadahiko Nakayama. The museum also features a restaurant and cafe serving delicious food and wine. Enjoy a meal or a coffee break during your visit. The Hoki Museum is perfect for those who want to delve deeper into the world of hyperrealistic painting, art enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a relaxing escape in a lush natural setting. We highly recommend a visit.

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Address: 3-15 Asumi Gaoka Higashi, Midori-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Chiba

Access: Take the Chiba Chuo Bus from platform 3 at JR Sotobo Line Tochigi Station's south exit, bound for "Asumi Gaoka Bran New Mall." Get off at the "Asumi Gaoka Higashi 4-chome" stop (approx. 5-minute ride). The museum is a 2-minute walk from the bus stop. Alternatively, it's a 20-minute walk from the south exit of JR Sotobo Line Tochigi Station. By car, take the Chiba-Tokane Road to the Nakano Interchange, then head onto the Oami Kaido. Turn right at the Chiba City Showa no Mori Park entrance (look for the Hoki Museum sign), then left at the second traffic light (look for the Hoki Museum sign). The museum is immediately after the second traffic light. You can also access it via the Metropolitan Expressway Central Circular Route (Ken-o Expressway), opened on April 27, 2013, using either the Mobara-Kita Interchange or the Oami-Shiraito Smart Interchange (ETC only). Note that older GPS systems may not be able to find it. For accurate navigation, search for the Hoki Museum's dedicated parking lot address: "3-13 Asumi Gaoka Higashi, Midori-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba Prefecture" instead of the museum's building address. Show route

Op.Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Cld.Days: Tuesdays (Open on national holidays; closed the following day)

Fee: Admission Fee (Tax Included) - General: ¥1830, High school/University students & 65 years and older: ¥1320, Junior high school students: ¥910, Elementary school students and younger: ¥760 (Up to two elementary school-aged children are free per adult) Groups of elementary school-aged children: ¥760 per person. For senior discounts (65 and older), please present a government-issued ID with your date of birth or age (driver's license, passport, health insurance card, etc.). For student discounts, please present your student ID. With a disability certificate or Mirairo ID, the admission fee is ¥910. Group discounts are available under certain conditions; please inquire for details. Two types of paid memberships are available. With a paid membership, the member and one guest can enter free of charge for one year.

INFO: Payment Methods - Cash and the following payment methods are accepted: Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover) Transit IC Cards (Suica, PASMO, nanaco, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken) Electronic Money (iD, QUICPay, nanaco, Rakuten Edy, WAON) Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time at 5:00 PM. Facilities - Museum, Restaurant Hanau, Museum Cafe, Museum Shop. Amenities - Elevator, wheelchair-accessible multi-purpose toilet, wheelchair rentals, free coin lockers (requires one 100 yen coin), key-locked umbrella stand, audio guide (building architecture introduction & explanations of 8 gallery works). Notes - Photography, video recording, and audio recording are prohibited inside the museum. Cell phone calls are also prohibited. Smoking and bringing food or drinks into the facility are prohibited.