Visitor Photography Policy
1. About taking still images
No application is required if you wish to take still images of exhibited materials for personal records. Please do not photograph any areas or materials marked with a "no photography" icon. Also, please do not use tripods, selfie sticks, etc. Do not use flash or additional lighting in areas with "no flash" signs.
Application is required if you wish to use the photographs you have taken for publication. Please inquire before visiting.
2. About filming videos
If you wish to film videos inside the museum, you must apply in advance and have a museum staff member present. Please contact us before your visit. However, if you are only filming your companions for a short period of time, no application is required. In that case, please be careful not to capture other visitors, museum staff, or materials marked with "no photography" icons. In addition, the use of tripods, additional lighting, etc. is not permitted.
3. Use of photographed images
You are welcome to upload your photographs to social media, blogs, etc. for personal use. However, please follow these guidelines:
- Please clearly indicate the location (name of the museum) and date of the photo.
- For paintings and photographs that show the name of the artist, please clearly indicate the artist's name.
- For materials that show the name of a holder other than our museum, please clearly indicate the name of the holder.
- Please refrain from uploading a large number of images of exhibition contents, as this may infringe on copyright.
- Please note that taking photos of other visitors or museum staff without permission may infringe on their portrait rights.
4. Other
Please refrain from the following actions when taking photographs. Please also follow the instructions of museum staff.
- Leaning over from high places or other actions that endanger people, including the photographer.
- Blocking aisles, shouting, or other actions that hinder other visitors from enjoying the exhibits.
- Using a long stick or other actions that may damage the exhibits.