A Day Spent with Yoshitomo Nara's "Hut" Archive and the Hara Museum ARC

🖼 A Day Spent with Yoshitomo Nara's "Hut" Archive and the Hara Museum ARC

Once popular at the Hara Museum in Shinagawa, Tokyo, artist Yoshitomo Nara's "Hut" captivates visitors.
The warmth that drifts inside the small wooden house and the paintings that seem to quietly speak to you.
For art fans, it vividly revives memories of their visit.

Currently, the Hara Museum ARC in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, carries on that spirit, exhibiting contemporary art amidst rich nature.
The museum is located in a vast rural area, and the building itself has a sculptural presence.
In the exhibition rooms, you can enjoy the Hara Museum collection, special exhibitions, and outdoor installations.

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📅 Suggested Visit Route

Morning | About 40 minutes by car from Takasaki Station. Right after opening, there are few people, allowing you to quietly appreciate the museum interior.
Noon | Lunch at the attached café using local vegetables, with a terrace seat overlooking Mount Asama.
Afternoon | Enjoy outdoor artworks in the garden area, with many photo spots.

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📍 Access
• About 15 minutes by taxi from JR Shibukawa Station
• By car, about 8 minutes from Kan-Etsu Expressway Shibukawa Ikaho IC (free parking available)

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💡 Recommended Points
• Photos and records of Yoshitomo Nara's "Hut" exhibition can be viewed in the museum's official archive and related books.
• ARC’s scenery changes with the seasons, making outdoor walks especially recommended from spring to autumn.
• Clearly designated photo areas make it easy to capture Instagram-worthy shots.

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