Introducing 5 TrickArt Museums Around Japan!

Last update : 23 Jan 2020

TrickArt is a form of entertainment originating in Japan, offering unusual experiences using trompe l’oeil techniques to make art appear to be 3-dimensional. Among the 17 TrickArt museums throughout Japan, this article will introduce 5 places, each with its own size and characteristics!

Tokyo TrickArt Museum

At this museum, enjoy famous works of TrickArt as well as Japanese-style TrickArt based on the themes of old Tokyo, the Edo of about 300 years ago. Feel as if you’ve stepped back in time with works recreating ninjas and passerby wearing kimono. At Odaiba, the base of sightseeing in Japan, have fun at this facility showing TrickArt.

Basic Information about Tokyo TrickArt Museum

Tel: 03-3599-5191
Address: DECKS Tokyo Beach SEASIDE MALL 4F 1-6-1, Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (The last admission is at 8:30 p.m.)
Admission Fee: Adult (high school students and older) 1,000 yen; Child (Ages 4 to junior high school students) 700 yen
URL: URL (Japanese, English & Traditional Chinese)

Nasu TrickArt Museum

This is the largest TrickArt Park in Japan. There are three museums to explore here. Have fun at the House of TrickArt, experience the mystery of the House of TrickArt Labyrinth?, enjoy the fusion of TrickArt and famous works of the Italian Renaissance at the House of Michelangelo. Watch where these works are created at the production studio on the premises, which is free and open to the public.

The Sistine Chapel, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site located inside Vatican City, has been recreated as TrickArt. Enjoy the elegance, refinement and impact of this famous work combined with TrickArt, creating a novel art space.

Basic Information about Nasu TrickArt Museum

Tel: 0287-62-8388
Address: 5760, Takakuko, Nasumachi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi
Business Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Winter [Oct.-Mar.] 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Summer [Aug.] 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission Fees: Admission to 1 museum / Adult (high school students and older) 1,300 yen; Child (Ages 4 to junior high school students) 800 yen
Admission to 2 museums / Adult (high school students and older) 2,100 yen; Child (Ages 4 to junior high school students) 1,400 yen
Admission to 3 museums / Adult (high school students and older) 2,800 yen; Child (Ages 4 to junior high school students) 1,900 yen
URL: URL (Japanese)

Kobe Mysterious Consulate of TrickArt

This is a TrickArt Museum located inside Kobe’s Ijikan, a Western-style residence built for foreign settlers to Japan about 150 years ago. It is a beautiful, historic building that actually serves as a consulate. Divided into 6 corners, this is where visitors can appreciate works of art unique to Kobe.

Basic Information about Kobe Mysterious Consulate of TrickArt

Tel: 0120-888581
Address: 2-10-7 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku Kobe City, Hyogo
Business Hours: *Winter [Oct.-Mar.] 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(The last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
*Summer [Apr.- Sep.] 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(The last admission is at 5:30 p.m.)
Admission Fees: Adult (junior high school students and older) 800 yen;
Child (elementary school students) 200 yen
URL: URL (Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese & Korean)

Atami TrickArt Museum

This TrickArt Museum is attached to Atami Castle, overlooking Sagami Bay. Everyone from children to adults can enjoy many forest and sea animal designs, including the very popular shark and gorilla!

Basic Information about Atami TrickArt Museum

Tel: 0557-82-7761
Address: 1993 Atami, Atami City, Shizuoka
Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last admission 4:30 p.m.)
Admission Fees: Adult (High school students and older) 900 yen;
Elementary and junior high school students 450 yen;
Child (Ages 4 to 6) 300yen
URL: URL (Japanese, English & Korean)

Huis Ten Bosch Super TrickArt

This is an attraction inside Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park in Kyushu boasting the largest surface area in Japan. Enjoy amazing TrickArt here, such as a room making people look like they’re floating in space and illumination freely using perspective.

Basic Information about Huis Ten Bosch Super TrickArt

Tel: 0570-064-110 (General Information Navigation Dial)
Address: Attraction Town 1-1, Huis Ten Bosch, Sasebo City, Nagasaki
Business Hours: 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. (Sun.-Thur.);
9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.)
Admission Fee: Included in the Huis Ten Bosch Passport
*Huis Ten Bosch Passport Fees:
Adults (18 and over) 7,000 yen;
Junior & Senior High School Students 6,000 yen;
Elementary School Students 4,600 yen;
Child (Ages 4 to 6) 3,500 yen;
Consideration (Over age 65, Expectant mothers plus 1 companion, children under 3 accompanied by an adult; pets accompanied by people) 5,000 yen
URL: URL(Japanese)