Ibaraki Prefecture is home to many of Japan's leading artists, including Tenshin Okakura and Taikan Yokoyama.
Art museums located in the places where these famous writers spent their lives, as well as art museums with beautiful views unique to Ibaraki.
This time, we will introduce recommended museums in Ibaraki.
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Kasama / Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum
Mito / Ibaraki Museum of Modern Art
Kasama / Kasama Nichido Museum of Art
Mito / Art Tower Mito
Shimodate / Shimodate Museum of Art
Isohara / Ibaraki Prefecture Tenshin Memorial Goura Art Museum
Koga / Seal Engraving Museum
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Kasama / Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum
Opened in 2000 as the first art museum in eastern Japan specializing in ceramics.
We exhibit works by potters who were active in modern and contemporary Japan, such as Hazan Itaya and Yasunari Matsui.
In addition to viewing ceramic works, you can learn through gallery talks and try your hand at workshops.
Regular exhibitions feature exhibits that both adults and children can enjoy.
This is an art museum where anyone can experience the charm of ceramic art to the fullest.
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2345 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture (inside Kasama Art Forest Park) |
Mito / Ibaraki Museum of Modern Art
It opened in 1988 as a place to enjoy art and culture on the shores of Lake Senba.
It has a collection of approximately 4,000 outstanding works from Japan and abroad, including works by artists associated with Ibaraki Prefecture such as Yokoyama Taikan and Ogawa Imosen, as well as the famous Western artist Monet.
On the premises is a restored atelier of Tsune Nakamura, a Western painter from Mito City.
Inside, you'll find the furniture and easel that Takashi Nakamura used during his lifetime, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of the time.
Admission fees vary depending on the exhibition, but the permanent exhibition costs 320 yen, so you can see wonderful works at a reasonable price.
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666-1 Higashikubo, Chinami-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
Kasama / Kasama Nichido Museum of Art
It was opened in 1972 by Hitoshi Hasegawa, the founder of Nichido Gallery.
The special exhibition hall displays works by famous painters from Japan and abroad, such as Picasso, so you can take your time to admire your favorite works.
You can admire works by Van Gogh and Monet in the France Pavilion, and wonderful sculptures in the garden.
The popular Palette Museum has palettes that were once used by artists, and you can feel the individuality of each artist through the tools.
Each facility has different ways of enjoying it, so it's a museum that's worth seeing and allows you to enjoy the whole day to the fullest.
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978-4 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
Mito / Art Tower Mito
It was built and opened in 1988 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation.
We value the arts, including music, theater, and art, and communicate their charm through projects unique to Art Tower Mito.
The 100-meter-tall symbol tower has a futuristic feel, and you can take a glass elevator up to the observation deck while looking at the steel structure inside.
The way it is lit up at night is also attractive.
In addition, there is a pipe organ in the entrance hall, which is a sight to behold.
The art gallery holds special exhibitions that are irresistible to contemporary art lovers.
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1-6-8 Gokencho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
Shimodate / Shimodate Museum of Art
It opened in 2003 to exhibit and collect works centered on artists connected to Chikusei City.
The exhibition focuses on the works of potter Hazan Itaya, Western painter Shigeru Morita, calligrapher Tetsushin Asaka, and lacquer artist Isao Onishi.
You can see Mt. Tsukuba from the beautiful glass-walled hallway, and the highlights include works by currently active artists and special exhibitions that change depending on the season.
If you use the museum, parking is free, so you can easily enjoy the art.
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372 Hei, Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
Isohara / Ibaraki Prefecture Tenshin Memorial Goura Art Museum
It opened in 1997 in a historical location where Okakura Tenshin and Goura artists were active.
You can learn about the life and achievements of Tenshin Okakura, the teacher of Yokoyama Taikan.
You can learn about the history of Japanese painting and the influence Tenshin Okakura had on Japanese painting, and we recommend this museum to Japanese painting lovers.
From the museum, you can see the beautiful sea of Goura, making it a relaxing spot.
The sea view from the cafe is also popular.
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https://www.tenshin.museum.ibk.ed.jp/02_tenrankai/01_kikaku.html |
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2083 Tsubaki, Otsu-machi, Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
Koga / Seal Engraving Museum
In 1991, an elegant building built in the Taisho era was renovated to preserve the atmosphere of the time, and opened as Japan's first art museum specializing in seal carving.
Seal engraving is a calligraphy art that has a history dating back to China, and here we mainly exhibit the works of the late Koga City native Ishika.
The quaint buildings that give you a Taisho era feel and the seal carving experience are popular.
It is one of the few museums in Japan that specializes in seal engraving, so why not stop by when you are in Koga City?
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https://www.city.ibaraki-koga.lg.jp/soshiki/tenkoku/top.html |
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2-4-18 Chuocho, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
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This time we introduced the art museum in Ibaraki.
Each museum has a different personality and what is important to them, and each museum is particular about the content of its exhibitions.
If there is a museum that interests you, please go and see it.
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