The Suiboku Museum, Toyama

4.5

"This art museum primarily exhibits ink wash paintings from the Japanese modern era and later. It is a 10-minute walk north from Toyama Toyopet Honsha-mae Station (Gofukusuehirocho) on Prefectural Route 56. It is notable for its single-story Japanese-style building. The museum's permanent exhibits include the works of notable modern-era painters such as Yokoyama Taikan and Takeuchi Seiho, as well as paints with ties to Toyama Prefecture such as Kaho Akira. The ""Suiboku"" in the museum's name refers not just to ink wash paintings, but more broadly to Japanese aesthetics as a whole. As such, the museum is complete with a Japanese garden and tea room where guests can quietly commune with the natural environment."

Spot details

Address: Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Gofuku 777 Map
Area: Toyama Area
Phone: 0764313719
Hours: 9:30-18:00 (Entry until 17:30)
Closed: Monday (open if it is a public holiday), The next day of public holiday, New Year's Holiday, Extra Days closed
Fees: [Permanent exhibition admission fee]General200yen
[Special exhibition admission fee]Set for each exhibition
Parking Lot: Available(passenger car 165spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, others)
Smoking: Not available (Available only at specified locations)
Wi-Fi: Available(TOYAMA FREE Wi-Fi)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Special and friendly museum

Reviewed : 2018.04.05

Highlights of my visit was a special exhibition focussed on blossom, an interactive film and poetry screen, a section on Manga art and the pleasing gardens and modern architecture. The biggest...
Beautiful ink art

Reviewed : 2016.09.14

This place is great to see and learn about traditional Japanese ink artwork. Enjoy the gallery and gardens.
Stunning building

Reviewed : 2016.04.18

The main theme of the paintings is black and white. There are not many pictures here but some of them are really stunning and national treasures. The building is beautiful and the grounds lovely.