A museum dedicated to world-renowned photographer Shōji Ueda, where the gallery windows frame Mt. Daisen like a picture.
The Shōji Ueda Museum of Photography is a private museum dedicated to the collection and exhibition of works by Shōji Ueda (1913–2000), a world-renowned photographer born in Yonago. Opened in September 1995, the building — designed by architect Shin Takamatsu — stands quietly in Sumura, Hōki-chō, at the foot of Mt. Daisen.
The design, in which large interior windows frame Mt. Daisen through a reflecting pool as if it were a picture, embodies the distinctive aesthetic known as 'the Shōji Ueda world.' The view of 'Sakasa Daisen' (Reflected Daisen) changes with the weather and the seasons, showing a different face to every visitor. The museum holds approximately 15,000 works donated by Ueda himself, with permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions held on a regular basis.
This is a museum where visitors can enjoy both Ueda's photographic world — in which the sand dunes and his family against the backdrop of Mt. Daisen come to life — and the real landscape of Mt. Daisen, all in one visit. As a cornerstone of tourism in Hōki-chō, it attracts many visitors from Japan and around the world.
Access is by car from the Mizoguchi IC on the Yonago Expressway. Please check the official website for the latest opening hours, closing days, and admission fees.