MIHO MUSEUM

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This unique design of this art museum in Koka City, Shiga was created by famous architect, I. M. Pei who was also responsible for designing the glass pyramid at the Musee de Louvre. Built to evoke the image of Shangri-La, 80% of the building is underground allowing it to assimilate into the beautiful natural surroundings. Over 3,000 pieces of art are on display in four exhibition rooms which cover Egypt, Western-Asia, Southern-Asia, and the Western Regions of China and special themed exhibits are also held. * The museum is closed for the winter until March 20th, 2019.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Koukashi Shigarakichoutashiro Momotani 300 Map
Area: Shigaraki / Koka Area
Phone: 0748823411
Hours: 10:00-17:00(Latest entry16:00)
Closed: Monday (during opening period/next weekday in case of public holiday), Exhibit change period
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]1,300yen
[High school/university student]1,000yen
[Up to Junior high school student]Free

※Fees for groups(20people and above)200yen discount. Free if you show your notebook (Fees for groups for 1 attendant only)
Parking Lot: Available(300spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available (only in specified locations)
Wi-Fi: Available(MIHOMUSEUM-FREE-Wi-Fi)
Vegetarian Menu: Available
English Menu: Available (Audio guide available fee)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until August 11, 2020 (Information as of August 3, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Notification: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until 2020/8/11 (according to 2020/8/11)
*Information may be changed, so be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (rental wheelchairs also available, free)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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A drive through the pottery village of Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture and a visit to a large art museum in a forest

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Nice food, quite delicious. Self service is a bit surprising with the not so cheap prices...

Reviewed : 2021.05.23

Nice food, quite delicious. Self service is a bit surprising with the not so cheap prices... Chairs are not so comfortable.
本格デザートの楽しめる明るい美術館カフェ

Reviewed : 2019.11.11

ミホミュージアム内のカフェです。美術館内のカフェにしてはお値段はかなり良心的です。明るく天井の高い店内で声が響くので静かな雰囲気ではありませんでしたが、お庭を見ながらくつろぐことが出来ます。お水のコップや砂糖壺などいろいろなものに小さくミュージアムマークが入っていて可愛いかったです。モンブランとぜんざいをいただきました。どちらも本格的で出来あいものではないです。モンブランはサクサクのパイと栗クリ...
MIHO MUSEUM内のカフェ

Reviewed : 2019.11.02

喫茶のほか、パスタなどの軽い食事ができる。値段は少し高めだが、不便な場所にある美術館なので、中で食事ができるのは助かる。自然に囲まれていて景色がとてもいい。