Rikuro Okamoto Museum

"This art museum, a 40-minute drive from the Kokonoe Interchange on the Oita Expressway, displays the works of Rikuro Okamoto, a Japanese artist who continues to be active in New York. Located in Coco Village, a highland resort which overlooks the five peaks of Mt. Aso and the Kuju Mountain Range, exhibits include sculptures such as the massive ""Moving Rock;"" and paintings such as the artist's ""Home Towners"" series which depicts Kokonoe and Aso. The museum has a novel design and was planned in collaboration with architect Kenji Murata."

Spot details

Address: Oita Kusu-gun Kokonoemachi Yutsubo Se no Hon 628-15 Map
Area: Yufuin / Kuju Area
Phone: 0967488550
Closed: Thursday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults 500 yen, Middle/High School Students 300 yen [Groups (5 or more)] Adults 400 yen, Middle/High School Students 200 yen *Admission fee is free on Mondays and Tuesdays