Art Gallery “Warabekan”

About Warabekan

The gallery displays a large collection of the works of the famous Fukuoka-born painter Isao Nishijima. The sliding doors inside are painted by the artist’s own hand, and even more of his art can be found in the Japanese style room on second floor.

Operating Hours

9:30 – 17:30

Entry fee

Adult 100 yen / Elementary school or junior high student 50 yen

Inside the gallery

Beautiful decorations for the Hina Matsuri Festival

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