Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

Dedicated to Shoji Ueda (1913-2000), one of Japan's most internationally acclaimed photographers, this sleek contemporary museum showcases his signature work, surreal, dreamlike compositions set against the Tottori sand dunes that made him famous. Ueda's images of figures posed in vast, empty sandscapes have an almost Magritte-like quality. The museum rotates exhibitions from his extensive archive alongside works by other photographers. The building itself, designed with clean lines and abundant natural light, complements the meditative quality of the art. It's a satisfying stop for photography enthusiasts visiting the San'in coast.