Our permanent exhibition space, the Goryokaku Tower Collection “Soetsu Ueki Gallery”, is now open, featuring works by Hakodate-born painter :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}, known for his distinctive paintings themed around kappa (water goblins from Japanese folklore).

2026 Summer Exhibition
“Scenes of Kappa Playing by the Water II”

Exhibition Period: May 23 (Sat) – August 21 (Fri), 2026

This exhibition presents 18 works from Soetsu Ueki’s collection depicting kappa alongside water elements such as lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.

Among traditional Japanese yōkai (supernatural beings), the kappa is one of the creatures most closely associated with water. Through these works, visitors are invited to explore how Ueki personified kappa as symbols of Japan’s rich satoyama landscapes and natural water environments.

Opening Hours

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free Admission / Visitors are welcome to enter freely
※ Please note that eating, drinking, and bringing food or beverages into the gallery are prohibited.

Next Exhibition

2026 Autumn Exhibition
TBA
Exhibition Period: From August 22 (Sat), 2026
Details: TBA