On Yasaka Dori in Kyōto, just across the street from the Kennin-ji temple, you’ll find what’s probably the smallest Ukiyo-e museum in the world, the Ukiyo-e Small Museum. It belongs to Ichimura Mamoru, one of the last living artists of this genre.

Generally, Ukiyo-e refers to prints that are carved into several wooden blocks and then printed. A separate wooden block is used for each colour, pressed onto the paper with top-notch precision.

This museum caught our eye because of its quirky opening hours. A big board outside the door says the museum is open as long as the owner isn’t asleep - or until he just can’t be bothered anymore.

The museum was open when we were there, but sadly we didn’t have time to pop in. Maybe next time… The photo of the opening hours is definitely worth a look, though.