Himeji City Shosha-no-sato Art & Crafts Museum

From April 15th to July 9th, 2023, the Himeji City Shosha no Sato Art and Craft Museum will hold a special spring exhibition titled "100th Anniversary of Birth: The Last Lyric Painter, Chiaki Fujii Exhibition." Chiaki Fujii was an illustrator who drew numerous cover illustrations and original paintings for post-war girls' magazines, grade school magazines, and picture books, captivating girls of the time. Her paintings of girls with clear and gentle eyes and a dignified demeanor, also known as lyric paintings, attract viewers. The museum displays her works, so please enjoy the girl paintings that will enchant you at the Chiaki Fujii Exhibition.

In the area surrounding the Shosha-no-Sato Art and Craft Museum in Himeji, a stamp rally tour of Shosha Mountain and the art museum is being held. Travelers can collect stamps at designated locations on Shosha Mountain and receive a wonderful gift at the art museum. There are also tourist spots nearby, such as the Shosha Ropeway and Enkyoji Temple. The art museum also holds calligraphy and craft experience classes. We invite you to participate in the stamp rally while touring Shosha Mountain and the art museum.

Recommended for sightseeing around Himeji City is the "Shiro no Machimeguri 2DAY Ticket". This ticket includes unlimited rides on the bus routes for two days, as well as discounts for the ropeway and tourist facilities. You can visit tourist spots such as Himeji Castle and Himeji City Zoo. In addition, the Himeji City Shosha-no-Sato Museum of Art and Crafts is also included as a target facility. At the museum, Japanese paintings, Western paintings, prints, and crafts are exhibited. Please enjoy sightseeing around Himeji City using the "Shiro no Machimeguri 2DAY Ticket".

At the Himeji City Shosha no Sato Art and Craft Museum, you can enjoy art and craftworks. Japanese and Western paintings, prints, and crafts are on display. There is also an exhibit that reproduces the technique of Buddhist altars in miniature stalls and gatehouses. In addition, the permanent exhibit showcases works from various genres such as calligraphy, seal engraving, pottery, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, metalwork, woodworking, and glasswork. The art and craft museum also holds exhibits with the theme of nature and culture of Shosha Mountain, where the museum is located, allowing you to experience the history and culture of the mountain. Be sure to enjoy the art and craftworks while not missing the permanent exhibits.

Various events are held around the Himeji City Shosha-no-Sato Art and Crafts Museum. For example, there are special exhibitions such as "The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Last Lyric Painter, Chiaki Fujii Exhibition" and "Selection of Craft Names in Harima." Commemorative talks and guided tours, such as "The Charm and Memories of Chiaki's Works," are also held. In addition, there are plenty of surrounding events such as the "Shosha Mountain New Green Festival" and the "Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Party." There is also a stamp rally to tour the area around the art museum and the recommended "2-day ticket for touring Himeji City." Travelers are recommended to check the event information and visit.