モリシタ画廊 — Attraction in Takayama

A terrific gem of an art gallery in Takayama! We spotted this lovely original print three days ago and have since returned home and now have it hanging on our wall here in Canada! The couple running the store were very friendly, gracious and patient with us. And they went the extra mile to wrap it up safely for air travel. I highly recommend a visit to their shop when in Takayama to find some original and local art. Hey Google, I only gave them a 5-star rating because you don’t allow...

I loved this small gallery which not only stocked reproduction prints but also a diverse range of limited edition woodblock print runs and original paintings. The shopkeeper was very kind and entertained our multiple visits as we intently browsed every piece. I had my eye on a beautifully framed Tango no Sekku no koi nobori. My wife snuck back to the gallery without me knowing and bought it for my birthday - it was a...

The only art store I'm aware of in Takayama that sells framed paintings and prints, of which I bought a small one that would fit in my carry-on :) The Information Center didn't even know about it! Friendly store owner packed my artwork carefully, as I was on a rented bicycle...