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The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection accepts various types of location shoots, including still photography for magazines, advertisements, and fashion, as well as video productions and wedding photography.
Designed by renowned contemporary architect Atsushi Kitagawara, the museum is situated in the rich natural surroundings of Kobuchizawa at the southern foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake. The site offers a unique environment where architecture and nature are in harmony, allowing for shooting both inside and outside the museum.

Shooting Locations

We accept location photography and filming in various areas both inside and outside the museum.

Exhibition galleries
Exhibition galleries
Courtyard
Courtyard Photo by ©︎toha
Rooftop
Rooftop Photo by ©︎toha
Exterior walls
Exterior walls Photo by ©︎toha
Lawn garden
Lawn garden Photo by ©︎toha
Boardwalk adjacent to the museum and surrounding natural landscape
Boardwalk adjacent to the museum and surrounding natural landscape Photo by ©︎toha

For more details, please refer to the Shooting Area List (PDF).

Shooting Fees

Shooting fees are as follows. Special rates apply outside opening hours, on weekends and public holidays, and during peak periods designated by the museum.

Standard Rates During opening hours (9:00–17:00) / Per hour, partial hours rounded up

Inside the museum Including rooftop and courtyard
¥88,000 (tax included)
Outside the museum
¥55,000 (tax included)

Special Rates Outside opening hours, weekends, public holidays, and peak periods / Per hour, partial hours rounded up

Inside the museum Including rooftop and courtyard
¥132,000 (tax included)
Outside the museum
¥82,500 (tax included)

* Please contact us for information about designated peak periods.
* Depending on the schedule, shooting content, and museum conditions, we may not be able to accommodate all requests.

Cancellations

Once a shoot has been formally confirmed, cancellations will incur a fee of 50% of the usage fee. This fee does not apply to cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances, such as weather conditions.

Location Scouting (Recce)

Location scouting prior to shooting is available by advance reservation only.
If you wish to schedule a recce, please apply via the inquiry form.

* Location scouting is free of charge for up to 60 minutes. Additional time is charged at ¥11,000 (tax included) per 60 minutes.

Past Works / Clients

Magazines

  • Vogue Hong Kong
  • GINZA (Magazine House)
  • Fujingaho (Hearst Fujingaho)

Brands / Advertising

  • DESCENTE ALLTERRAIN
  • Levi’s® BLUETAB™ Collection

Application Process

If you wish to use the museum as a shooting location, please follow the steps below.
Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the desired shooting date.

  1. Complete the Shooting Application Form

    Download and fill out the Shooting Application Form (PDF).

  2. Prepare a Proposal

    Please provide a proposal outlining the concept and details of the shoot.

  3. Submit Documents

    Send both the completed application form and proposal via the inquiry form.
    Our team will review your submission and contact you accordingly.

* Applications by phone are not accepted. Please contact us via the inquiry form.

Notes / Terms of Use

  • The usage time must include setup and complete dismantling. Fees will be charged based on the approved time, even if the shoot ends earlier for reasons attributable to the applicant.
  • Any actions that may damage artworks, buildings, or facilities are strictly prohibited.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the premises, including the parking area, to ensure the safety of the museum facilities and artworks. If smoking is observed, shooting will be terminated immediately and future use will be denied.
  • Shooting equipment and power sources may only be used if declared and approved in advance.
  • Shooting involving sound (music playback, use of speakers, vocal performances, etc.) is not permitted.
  • Drone photography and filming are not permitted.
  • Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the museum.
  • No waiting rooms or green rooms are available inside the museum.
  • No equipment or supplies are available for loan.
  • Depending on the expected level of congestion, the number of participants may be restricted.
  • Shooting fees must be paid on the day of the shoot by cash or credit card.

Copyright

If your shoot or project features works by Keith Haring as the main subject, permission from the Keith Haring Foundation may be required. The museum does not hold the copyright to Keith Haring’s works.

Based on the submitted application and proposal, the museum only determines whether the location can be used for the proposed shoot. The museum is not involved in copyright clearance or permissions related to Keith Haring’s artworks.

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact the foundation directly. The museum assumes no responsibility for any copyright-related issues or disputes.
Keith Haring Foundation (https://www.haring.com/kh_foundation/contact/)