[2023 edition] I want to go now! 5 Recommended Art Museums in Tochigi

When you travel, don't you want to visit the local art galleries and museums?
If you're an art lover, you'll surely be intrigued by the special exhibitions and cultural items unique to the region...
I myself am one of those people, but the theme of this article is Tochigi Prefecture.
On a personal note, my husband is from Tochigi Prefecture, so I'm thinking of visiting there next time I go back home.
That's what I think.
So, the theme of this article is 5 recommended art museums in Tochigi!


table of contents

1. Nasu District / Nasu Stained Glass Museum
2. Haga District / Mashiko Ceramic Art Museum
3. Nasu District/Nakagawa Town Bato Hiroshige Museum
4. Utsunomiya City/Utsunomiya Museum of Art
5. Utsunomiya City/Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art


1. Nasu Stained Glass Museum

Based on the concept of "A museum to enjoy with all five senses, a museum that touches the heart",
Built with a British manor house motif, it is popular as one of Japan's largest stained glass museums.
There is also a church on the premises where weddings can be held.

[Event Information]
・Tour of all musical instruments♪ Organ Course & Music Box Course (until February 28th)

・Easter mini event (March)
Exploration game, Easter music pipe organ live performance

2. Mashiko Ceramic Art Museum

The museum showcases modern and contemporary ceramics and crafts, including works by Living National Treasure Hamada Shoji and artists associated with him.
The former Hamada Shoji residence, a cultural property designated by Mashiko Town, has been relocated and restored, along with the climbing kiln that Hamada used frequently.

[Event Information]
・December 24, 2022 (Sat) - April 2, 2023 (Sun) In Search of New Forms: Molding & Carving ・December 24, 2022 (Sat) - April 2, 2023 (Sun) Small Feature: "The World of Yuko Hakoda's Dyeing and Weaving"

3. Nakagawa Town Bato Hiroshige Museum

Valuable original paintings by Utagawa Hiroshige, ukiyo-e prints by the Utagawa school, Meiji prints by Kobayashi Kiyochika,
The museum houses oil paintings by Kawamura Kiyoo and other works.
The single-story building with a gabled roof is one of the representative works of architect Kengo Kuma.

[Event Information]
・February 23 (Thu) - March 26 (Sun) Modern Japanese Art Collected by Mr. Aoki ・April 1 (Fri) - May 8 (Sun) Painter Demon Kawanabe Kyosai Exhibition ・May 14 (Sun) - June 19 (Sun) Colors and Techniques of Ukiyo-e Prints ・June 23 (Thu) - July 31 (Sun) Two Hyakunin Isshu ・August 4 (Thu) - September 11 (Sun) Ukiyo-e Fuji Feast

4. Utsunomiya Museum of Art

It opened in 1997 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Utsunomiya City.
A place of relaxation in a lush natural environment that retains the appearance of a rural mountain village.
The aim is to have it used as a base facility for artistic and cultural activities.

[Event Information]
・February 10th (Fri) - April 2nd (Sun) Permanent Collection
・February 19th (Sun) - April 16th (Sun) Yo Kanji Exhibition: Intertwining Shapes ・February 19th (Sun) - April 16th (Sun) Utsunomiya Museum of Art 25th Anniversary: ​​A Tale of Stones Surrounding Two Churches ・February 10th (Fri) - April 2nd (Sun) 1st Collection Exhibition

5. Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art

This prefectural art museum opened in 1972 as a pioneer of public modern and contemporary art museums in Japan.
The building was designed by Kiyoshi Kawasaki.
The collection consists of nearly 9,000 pieces, including prints, illustrated books, photographs, and crafts, primarily Japanese modern and contemporary art from Tochigi Prefecture and Western Europe, including France, the UK, and Germany.

[Event Information]
・January 21st (Sat) - March 26th: A Bridge Between Two Tochigis: Ichiro Oguchi Exhibition, Depicting the Ashio Copper Mine Pollution Incident ・January 21st (Sat) - March 26th: Collection 4: The Flow of Time

summary

What did you think?
There are many other art museums in Tochigi, but I felt that there were many museums that introduce the culture rooted in the region.
There is a wide variety of museums to choose from, some of which can be reached by train and on foot, while others are perfect for a drive or short trip, so be sure to visit any that interest you.
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