Nokata Tanio Museum of Art

Nokata Tanio Museum of Art

Info

JR Nogata Station → 15-minute walk
8km 15 minutes from Kyushu-do Kurate IC; or 8km 15 minutes from Kitakyushu Urban Expressway Kongo Entrance
7 units/Free

Business Hours

9:30 to 17:30 (Last entry is 17:00)

Price

General admission 100 yen, high school and university students 50 yen, free for middle school students and below, special exhibitions are separate.

Spot Category

Museums and Galleries

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