Art Museum Spots in Hiroshima Area

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Culture / Tour

Hiroshima Museum of Art

4.5

297 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 3-2 In the central park

An art museum focusing on modern art located in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture which was opened in 1978 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hiroshima Bank. The museum has a large collection of modern art with a focus on Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and other Impressionist artists. Including its modern Japanese art, the museum’s collection consists of some 300 works. In addition to a standing exhibition of some 90 modern French artworks, the museum also holds special exhibitions several times a year. There’s also a museum shop and fashionable café with a view of the museum’s inner garden.

At 600 yen ($4.50) it maybe worth the experience but 1/2 the collection was closed and 1/2 the art shown on the flyer was out on loan. The grounds and the rodin sculptures are very nice...
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

4.0

134 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Kaminoborichou 2-22

Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum is a museum in Hiroshima City, Naka Ward, Hiroshima Prefecture. Boasting a collection of more than 4,800 pieces including Important Cultural Properties, focusing on modern Western paintings and Japanese paintings, as well as “Craft Art of Japan and Asia”. The collection includes many artworks of artists from the Hiroshima region, such as Katsuzo Entsuba and Ikuo Hirayama. The museum holds special exhibitions and themed lecture events to compliment them as well as changing the exhibition about four times a year. From the museum lobby and the resting lounge, you can enjoy the scenery of a Place of Scenic Beauty, the Shukkeien garden next to the museum.

The previous year when we visited Shukkeien garden we didn’t allow time for the museum and that was a mistake. The entrance ticket to the garden also includes entrance to the general exhibits at the...
Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art

4.5

133 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Setodachousawa 200-2

The museum is located in the town of Setoda in Onomichi City. The Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art opened in 1997. The museum has a permanent exhibition of works by the Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, who is from Setoda Town. Through his childhood sketches and adolescent work it introduces the characteristics of Ikuo Hirayama. At the tea lounge original juices made with Setouchi citrus can be enjoyed.

I usually whine when I have to go to art museums. However, this art museum was so well done, that I wished we could have spent more time. Some of the art was combined with the garden outside in a...
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

4.0

86 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashiminamiku Hijiyamakouen 1-1

This museum is located in Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is inside Hijiyama Park, which is a well-known cherry blossom spot. It opened in 1989 as Japan’s first public modern art museum. Its collection focuses on postwar modern art and features over 1,600 works, including Henry Moore’s “The Arch” and Andy Warhol’s “Marilyn.” In addition to collection exhibits and planned exhibits, the museum also hosts workshops and other events. The building design by architect Kisho Kurokawa is also not to be missed.

I started walking down river and bumped it a sign and followed it, this is what I found. I was lucky to find a very interesting exhibit on between the wars architecture.
Fukuyama Art Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Fukuyama-shi Nishimachi 2-4-3

福山城の天守閣である福山城博物館を見学した後、天守閣の西側に降りたところにあるふくやま美術館に向かいました。博物館で見た「水野勝成と徳川四天王－神君家康の守護者達－」という展覧会の第二会場が、こちらの美術館で行われていたからです。水野勝成という人は、福山藩の初代藩主で、福山城を築いた人です。徳川家康を支え続けてきた人でもあります。この展覧会は、福山城の築城400年を記念し、藩祖である水野勝成...
Onomichi City Museum of Art

3.5

18 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Nishitsuchidouchou 17-19 In the Senkoji Park

It is a museum located in the Senkoji Park in Onomichi City. It was built in 1980 using the former NHK Onomichi Broadcasting Station site. In 2003, the buildings were renewed with designs by architect Tadao Ando, and both the main building and new building have become a symbol of Senkoji Park. An exhibition was held to introduce high quality art regardless of country or genre. The museum stores many art pieces familiar to Onomichi.

Located near Senkoji temple and can be accessed by cable car. They held an exhibit on Reiji Hiramatsus works that are a part of the town museum in Yugawara. The vivid artwork was striking and worth...
Kure Municipal Museum of Art

3.5

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Saiwaichou In Funami Park

This art museum featuring hexagonal brick walls is located inside of Irifuneyama Park in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Visits can see permanent and special exhibits that focus on the works of local artists. The museum also holds events such as the Citizen’s Gallery, an exhibition of works by local citizens. Known fondly as “Museum Road,” the hilly road near the museum is has been selected as one of Japan’s Best 100 Roads.

呉駅から徒歩１０分ちょっとのところにある呉市立美術館です。『この世界の片隅で』展を見に行ってきました。平日の朝イチ。観覧者は私だけでした。チケットはHPクーポン使い400円でした。漫画の原画が沢山展示され、当時の時代背景が説明されてるのが良かったです。館内は写真撮影禁止でした。
WoodOne Museum of Art

4.0

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Yoshiwa 4278

This art museum is located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It displays various pieces such as modern Japanese paintings, Meissen porcelain, and Satsuma-yaki (Satsuma ware) from the Bakumatsu to Meiji periods (1853–1912). In addition, it holds not only permanent exhibits but also regularly has exhibitions. There is also a shop that sells original goods inside the museum. It is open from March to December every year and is closed during the winter.

岸田劉生麗子像がウッドワン美術館の顔、と思っていましたが、ガラスなど、知らない世界がどっさり。宮島パワートライアスロンの際に尋ねましたが、次はもっとじっくりと来てみたいと思いました。
Rantokaku Art Museum

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Shimokamagarichou Minnosode 200-1

This is an art museum made of Japanese cypress encompassing Japanese architectural beauty. Works by Yokoyama Taikan, Fukuda Heihachiro and other artists representing Japanese modern art as well as works by local artists are exhibited. Also, music concerts are held on the third Saturday of every month.

Had a hard time finding information on anything other than the museums so we weren’t sure what to expect. The town that the museums are in is so lovely and the people were all so nice! We visited 4...
Tomonotsu Museum

3.5

3 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Tomochou Tomo 271-1

This is a museum located in Tomo Town, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which was opened in 2012 after renovating an over 150 year old cellar. The museum was made to express art brut (outsider art) which is a form of art not influenced by existing conceptions, and most of the exhibits are by artists who have not received professional art education. Many art works in the museum are innovative and “raw art” closely connected to the local community. Also, the historical grand ceiling cannot be missed.

小烏神社の鳥居の近くにある小さな美術館でした。ミュージアムというので博物館かと思っていました。建物は土蔵で中はわからないので、中にはいって美術館なのがわかりました。展示は地元に関係のある美術展示が中心で、個人的におもしろいと思ったのは、鉄道模型の展示ぐらいでした。
Maneki-neko Museum in Onomichi

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Higashitsuchidouchou 19-26

An art museum built on the so called Cat Alley in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a popular spot for cat-loving tourists. There are approximately 3,000 maneki-neko (beckoning cats) collected by artist Shunji Sonoyama on display in the museum which has been renovated from an old house built in the Taisho period. The collection is centered on imported items and period objects, and things rarely seen. There is also a Fukuishi-neko (literally, “lucky stone cat”) corner with stones painted by Shunji Sonoyama. The notable cat, Koume-chan, from the Japanese plum sweets is here too.
Okudagenso Sayume Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Miyoshishi Higashisakeyamachi 10453-6

This art museum displays the works of Genso Okuda—a Japanese painter from Miyoshi City—and his wife Sayume Okuda, a doll maker. The lobby is named for “the moon” —an important motif in Genso Okuda’s works—and is designed for viewing of the actual moon as well. There are nighttime concerts in the lobby during full moons.
Island Wide Art Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Setoda Town, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture

Outdoor sculptures are strewn about Ikuchi-jima Island. The artists themselves think about where to install them. They create the pieces with the location in mind before exhibition. There are 17 pieces in all including themes of wind, sea, and musical instruments. Indeed, the whole island is like an art museum, covered with sights to see.
Shimose Art Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Otake-shi Harumi 2-10-50
Izumi Art Museum

4.0

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Hiroshima-shi Nishi-ku Shoko Center 2-chome 3-1

帰省して、親と昼食に出かけた後、エクセルに買い物に行ってみました。少しお値段のいい物を購入したので美術館の入場券をいただけて。個人企業の小さな美術館とは思えない品揃えでした。
Nakata Art Museum

4.0

8 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Onomichi-shi Shiomicho 6-11

Surprenant musée à 10mn en bus 46 de la gare d’Onomichi. Beau décor intérieur, notamment la salle du restaurant. Peu d’œuvres mais de qualité, de peintres japonais et occidentaux, Chagall, Picasso...
Higashi-hiroshima Municipal Art Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Higashi-hiroshima-shi Saijosakaemachi 9-1
Mirasaka Heiwa Art Museum

3.5

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Miyoshi-shi Mirasakacho Mirasaka 2825

三良坂駅から徒歩10分ほど。三良坂平和公園内にある美術館。常設展の入館料は150円。企画展の入館料は内容によって異なるが、訪館した時の「33回平和展」は400円であった。展示室は2室のみ。1室は常設展で三良坂町出身の洋画家・柿手春三の作品などを展示しており、もう1室では企画展を開催していた。展示作品はあまり多くないので観賞時間は1時間もあれば十分でしょう。
Kaguya-hime Art Museum

3.5

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Takehara-shi Tadanomitokonoura 2-chome 12-8

忠海駅から徒歩10分程度のお寺の一室が美術館になっています。お寺の住職さんが描かれた、昔話をモチーフにしたほっこりとした絵画が飾られています。この辺りでは観光名所がないため、貴重な立ち寄りスポットです。無料で見学でき、一休みできます。
Katsuzo Enba Sculpture Museum

4.5

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Onomichi-shi Mitsugicho Takao 220

尾道出身の彫刻家、圓鍔勝三先生の作品を展示した美術館です。広大な敷地に芝生が植えられた庭園と一体になっている美術館です。尾道の市街地から随分離れた御調町にあるため、アクセスは不便ですが一見の価値がある素晴らしい彫刻美術館でした。

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Hiroshima Areas

There is more than meets the eye awaiting any Hiroshima-bound traveler. Kicking off in Hiroshima city, the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden offer a couple of days of exploring; however, the real beauty lies along the southern coast of the prefecture. There, a series of islands spreads across the Seto Inland Sea: from the mysterious sea-submerged Great Torii Gate at Miyajima Island to the first half of the islands that connect Honshu to Shikoku via six spectacular suspension bridges.