Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

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A museum where architectural beauty and photographic art fuse, exhibiting the works of globally acclaimed photographer Shoji Ueda. The stylish building itself, designed by architect Shin Takamatsu, has a structure like a giant camera, and inside you can admire the "Upside-down Mt. Daisen" reflected on the water's surface. Mr. Ueda's unique staged photographs called "Ueda-cho," featuring the sand dunes as a stage, continue to inspire photography lovers worldwide. A cultural highlight where you can immerse yourself in the superb view of Mt. Daisen and artistic expression within a silent space.

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Shin Takamatsu

Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

Address: 353-3 Sumura, Hoki-cho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori
Website: https://www.houki-town.jp/ueda/
Operator: Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

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