Kanagawa Prefecture has many wonderful museums that take advantage of their locations on the sea and mountains.
Depending on the museum, the collections on display include works by famous domestic and international artists, as well as works specializing in glass and sculpture.
This time I would like to introduce you to an art museum in Kanagawa.
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Gora / Pola Museum of Art
Gora / Hakone Glass Forest Museum
Hakone Open-Air Museum / Hakone Open-Air Museum
Kamakura / Kanagawa Museum of Modern Art Hayama
Kita-Kamakura / Kita-Kamakura Yoshomei Art Museum
Uraga / Yokosuka Museum of Art
Keikyu Shioiri / Kasuya no Mori Museum of Contemporary Art
Odawara / Okada Museum of Art
Hiratsuka / Hiratsuka City Museum of Art
Chigasaki / Chigasaki City Art Museum
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Gora / Pola Museum of Art
It opened in 2002 with the concept of "symbiosis of Hakone's nature and art."
It houses a collection of approximately 10,000 items including Western paintings, Japanese paintings, prints, and glass crafts.
Works by famous artists such as Monet, Picasso, and Fujita are also on display.
We use uniquely developed lighting to display each work beautifully, and the building is designed to harmonize with nature.
This is a beautiful museum where you can be healed by nature.
Why not stop by when you visit Hakone?
[Exhibition information]
January 25, 2023 - July 2, 2023: Masterpiece paintings at Pola Museum of Art
January 25, 2023 - July 2, 2023: Gerhard Richter
January 25th - July 2nd, 2023: Surrealism and the Ecole de Paris Against Modernization
January 28, 2023 - July 2, 2023: Dreams of a room - from Bonnard to Tillmans to contemporary writers
January 28, 2023 - July 2, 2023: HIRAKU Project Vol.14 Naofumi Maruyama Kicking the Water - Sengokuhara -
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1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Gora / Hakone Glass Forest Museum
Opened in 1996 as a museum specializing in Venetian glass.
Not only beautiful Venetian glass, but also works by currently active glass artists are on display.
Outside, you can enjoy the atmosphere along with the glass, including the glittering ``Corridor of Light'' and a building modeled after the villas of European aristocrats.
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January 21, 2023 - April 16, 2023: Spring Collection Exhibition: “Venetian Glass Bringing Spring” ~Carnival and Spring Festivals~
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940-48 Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0631 |
Hakone Open-Air Museum / Hakone Open-Air Museum
Opened in 1969 as Japan's first open-air art museum that takes advantage of Hakone's natural surroundings.
Approximately 120 impressive outdoor sculptures are on display, as well as 319 pieces from the Picasso Pavilion, one of the world's largest collections.
You can leisurely enjoy the sculptures as if you were taking a walk in nature.
There are different views and ways to enjoy each season, so why not come and visit us?
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July 30, 2022 - April 2, 2023: Decorator Club Happens at the same time or notices later
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1121 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0407 |
Kamakura / Kanagawa Museum of Modern Art Hayama
Opened in 2003 as the third building of the Kanagawa Museum of Modern Art.
Since 2016, it has consisted of two buildings: Hayamakan and Kamakurakan.
In total, the museum has a collection of over 15,000 works including Western paintings, Japanese paintings, and sculptures.
It's close to the sea, so the museum's white building and seaside location are perfect.
You can enjoy the works of art while listening to the gentle sound of the waves.
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February 4, 2023 - April 9, 2023: Tatsuhiko Yokoo Beyond Meditation
February 4, 2023 - April 9, 2023: Collection exhibition Georges Rouault's copperplate prints
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2208-1 Isshiki, Hayama-cho, Miura-gun, Kanagawa 240-0111 |
Kita-Kamakura / Kita-Kamakura Yoshomei Art Museum
In 1991, it opened in Kita-Kamakura, a museum steeped in history and tradition, including Meigetsu-in Temple, famous for its hydrangea temple.
Picture book author Yoshiaki Ha's works are lined up that will warm the hearts of viewers.
This museum has a beautiful Western-style building and natural greenery that looks like something out of a picture book.
Please come and enjoy the atmosphere and excitement that can only be found in this museum.
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February 5, 2023 - April 7, 2023: 50th anniversary of Yoshiaki Ha's painting career / Yoshiaki Ha's picture book debut work ``White Bird on My Bench''
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318-4 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Uraga / Yokosuka Museum of Art
It opened along the coast in 2007 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation.
It has a collection of approximately 5,000 works, mainly modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures.
Works by artists connected to Yokosuka and works related to the sea are on display.
You can enjoy delicious Italian food at the restaurant while overlooking the sea.
The combination of the scenery and the museum is beautiful, and the museum is well-received as a museum you'll want to visit again.
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February 11th - April 9th, 2023: The world of character design pioneer Shigemi Hijikata
January 7, 2023 - April 2, 2023: 4th Exhibition of Collections in 2023 Special Feature: The World of Qibun Kiyomiya
January 7, 2023 - April 2, 2023: 4th Reiwa 4th Rokuro Taniuchi〈Weekly Shincho Cover Art〉 Exhibition
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4-1 Kamoi, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Keikyu Shioiri / Kasuya no Mori Museum of Contemporary Art
It opened in 1994 to exhibit mainly contemporary art, including works by currently active artists.
The exhibit focuses on Joseph Beuys, one of the greatest post-war writers .
You can enjoy wonderful contemporary art in a calm space.
There is a beautiful garden outside, which is sometimes visited by cats.
We are closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, so please pay attention to your schedule.
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December 3, 2022 - February 26, 2023: KASUYA CRAFTS Ceramic, Bamboo, Glass Exhibition Junsuke Asai, Matsumoto Gable, Honami Takumi
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7-12-13 Heisaku, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Kowakudani / Okada Museum of Art
It opened in 2013 as a facility to display cultural assets such as Japanese and Oriental art and archaeological artifacts.
The museum has a collection centered around early modern and modern Japanese paintings and ceramics from East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan).
The Wind and Thunder Gods are so impressive that you can take your time and admire them while taking a footbath outdoors.
The mesmerizingly beautiful garden is also one of the highlights.
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December 25, 2022 - June 4, 2023: 10th Anniversary Exhibition Part 1 Jakuchu and Ichimura - Connected across time -
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493-1 Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Hiratsuka / Hiratsuka City Museum of Art
Opened in 1991 with the main theme of <Shonan art and light>.
From the Meiji era to the present day, we collect and exhibit collections centered on artists with ties to the Shonan area.
The regular exhibitions and permanent exhibitions are highly rated, and because it is a museum that is close to the citizens, it is easily accessible and is a little-known art museum.
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December 3, 2022 - April 2, 2023: Natsue Tomioka Exhibition: Ceramic Creatures
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Hiratsuka City Museum of Art 1F, 1-3-3 Nishiyawata, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture 254-0073 |
Chigasaki / Chigasaki City Art Museum
It opened in 1998 as a facility that collects and displays outstanding works of art related to strength and supports the creative activities of citizens.
It has a collection of approximately 2,000 works, mainly by artists with connections to Chigasaki, and the main exhibits include Tetsugoro Mantetsu, Mitsutsu Tsuchiya, and Yoshio Aoyama.
The exhibition space is divided into multiple areas, and there is also an atelier and a cafe, so you can have a great time and enjoy the view.
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February 20th to February 26th, 2023: Co-sponsored exhibition “Chigasaki/Samukawa Area High School Student Art Exhibition Artist Spirit 2023”
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1-4-45 Higashi-Kashiwa Kita, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
summary
This time, we introduced an art museum in Kanagawa.
There was a variety of things to see, from famous art museums to little-known art museums. Some of the museums are close to each other, so when you visit Kanagawa, we recommend the Ladder Museum.
If there is a museum that interests you, please go and see it.
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