Planned Exhibition Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Museum's Opening
“Edo Book World－The Flourishing Publishing Culture in Gifu－”
The Edo period saw a remarkable boom in publishing, resulting in an unprecedented volume of books. Even when limited to books related to Gifu, such as those introducing people who lived in Gifu, depicting its landscapes, or published by its residents, the number is vast. This exhibition features wahon (traditional Japanese books) related to Gifu, along with collections amassed by Gifu-based bibliophiles, showcasing the rich publishing culture that flourished in Gifu.
Overview
| Event period |
June 7 (Sat) – July 27 (Sun), 2025 |
|---|---|
| Closed |
Every Monday (open July 21), July 22 (Tue) |
| Hours of operation |
9:00 am–5:00 pm (Entry until 4:30 pm) |
| Venue |
Special exhibition room on the 1st floor of Gifu City Museum of History |
| Admission fee |
310 yen (250 yen) for high school and up; 150 yen (90 yen) for elementary/junior high school students Discounted prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more. Free admission for those below (proof required for ① or ②. MIRAIRO ID accepted.) Gifu-City residents of age 70 or older Holders of physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, special medical expenses (designated intractable disease) recipient certificate or registration card, childhood chronic disease medical expense benefits certificate or registration card, and one attendant Junior high school students and younger visitors, and accompanying family members (of high school students and older) on June 15 (Sun) and July 20 (Sun) Elementary / Junior high school students in Gifu City |
Main Exhibits
- Kyoka Gazo Sakusha Burui
(Directory of Kyōka Poets with Illustrations)
(Excerpt) -
Circa 1811
Selected by Ishikawa Masamochi / Illustrated by Hotei Gosei
Owned by Gifu City Museum of History
- Kanenowaraji
(Golden sandals),
Volume 5 -
Preface dated 1813
Written by Jippensha Ikku / Illustrated by Kitagawa Tsukimaro
Owned by Gifu City Museum of History
- Kisoji Meisho Zu-e
(Illustrated Book of Famous Places Along Kiso Road),
Volume 2
(Excerpt) -
New edition, 1814
Compiled by Akisato Rito / Illustrated by Nishimura Chuwa
Owned by Gifu City Museum of History
- Kiso Kaido Rokujukyu-tsugi no Uchi — Kano
(Kano, from The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kiso Road) -
1852
Illustrated by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Owned by Gifu City Museum of HistoryExhibition PeriodJuly 1 – July 27
- Kiso Rokujukyu Eki – Godo
(Godo, Sixty-nine Stations of the Kiso Road) -
1852
Illustrated by Utagawa Toyokuni III
Owned by Gifu City Museum of HistoryExhibition PeriodJune 7 – June 29
- Nyohitsu Zoku Shinan-shu
(Calligraphy for Women),
Volume 1
(Excerpt) -
Edo Period, 18th–19th century
Calligraphy by Hasegawa Myotei
Private collection
Related Events
Curator’s Exhibition Talk
June 15 (Sun) 14:00–15:00
June 21 (Sat) 11:00–12:00
June 29 (Sun) 14:00–15:00
July 5 (Sat) 11:00–12:00
Participation: Free for exhibition visitors
Exhibition Tours given by Junior and Senior High School Volunteers (SMC)
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from June 21 (Sat) to July 27 (Sun)
10:00–12:00 / 14:00–16:00 each day
Participation: Free for exhibition visitors
Note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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