Yamatane Museum of Art

Hiroo, Japan

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Admission: 1000 yen
Wheelchair access: Accessible
Phone: +81-35777 8600

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The Yamatane Museum of Art, located in Hiroo, Japan, opened in 1966 as a specialized institution dedicated to nihonga, the traditional Japanese watercolor painting style. Designed by Nihon Sekkei, the museum was established by the Yamatane Art Foundation, built upon the personal collection of Yamazaki Taneji and the corporate holdings of Yamatane Securities. Its exceptional collection of over 1,800 works spans from the Meiji period to contemporary times, anchored by nihonga but also encompassing classic calligraphy, ukiyo-e, early modern paintings, and Western-style works. Six paintings in the collection hold Important Cultural Property designations, including masterpieces by Iwasa Matabei, Tsubaki Chinzan, Takeuchi Seihō, and Hayami Gyoshū. The museum is particularly renowned for its comprehensive holdings of works by modern nihonga masters such as Yokoyama Taikan, Shimomura Kanzan, Uemura Shōen, and notably 135 paintings by Togyū Okumura. The museum organizes 7–8 exhibitions annually, presenting both long-term displays of lesser-known works and rotating exhibitions from its distinguished permanent collection.

Architect

Nihon Sekkei

Built: 1966
Type: art museum
Place: Hiroo, Japan

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