Art Museum Spots in Tochigi Area

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Art Museum

Seiji Fujishiro Museum, Nasu Highland

4.5

222 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Nasu-gun Nasumachi Yumoto 203

The museum is a theater-style museum that can be called the culmination of the work of Seiji Fujishiro, an artist of light and prayer, and where an objet d'art of a cat guides visitors through the lush garden that leads from the Nagaya-mon gate. A brick chapel with beautiful stained glass windows is also located in the garden.

I was moved by his great expressiveness. This museum was better than I expected. But, the explanation board is only in Japanese.
Utsunomiya Museum of Art

4.5

46 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Nagaokachou 1077

An art museum in Utsunomiya City. Their collection brings together modern art, posters, and designer furniture that focus on the themes of Art and the Region, Art and Life, and Art and the Environment. They also display works of art from local Utsunomiya artists. The museum holds special exhibitions and art related workshops as well as nature viewing excursions into Utsunomiya's Cultural Forest.

マグリットの「大家族」を見たくて訪れた。完全な抽象絵画は好きではないが、マグリットのように部分、部分はリアリズムなのに全体のテーマが謎めいている絵は何となく惹かれる。コレクション展では、ほかにも何点かいい作品があった。企画展の方は「リヒテンシュタインの至宝展」を開催していたが、こちらは肖像画や宗教画が多く、今ひとつ好きにはなれなかった。
Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art / Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko

4.0

57 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Mashiko 3021

The Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art and Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko are located around 20 minutes' drive from the Sakuragawa-Chikusei Interchange of the Kita-Kanto Expressway, via the Tomobe Junction of the Joban Expressway. The Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art features works by the late Mr. Shoji Hamada, who was a designated Living National Treasure, as well as works by other ceramists associated with the town of Mashiko. On the same site, there are also the Sasajima Kihei Hall, which has permanent exhibitions of works by the printmaker Kihei Sasajima, who studied under Shiko Munakata, and the Mashiko Arts & Crafts Residence, which hosts artists-in-residence from all over the world as part of an international exchange program. Shoji Hamada's House, which has been designated as a Cultural Property by the town of Mashiko, includes a reconstruction of the climbing kiln that Mr. Hamada used.

This meseum is modern and is very nice and clean and very friendly to English visitor. The art that are on displays changes every 3 to 4 months so its always good to go back and visit to see what is...
Iwamura Kazuo Ehon-no-Oka Art Museum

4.5

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnakagawamachi Koisago 3097

An art museum in Nasu County, Tochigi Prefecture. Managed by Iwamura Kazuo, author of beloved picture books such as the 14 Little Mice series and the Little Squirrel series, the exhibits center around the themes of picture books and nature. Inside the museum you'll find three exhibition spaces along with a small hall, a reading corner, and a shop which sells picture books and goods. In the tea room you can enjoy handmade cakes while passing the time away.

子どもたちに読み聞かせを行っていた本の著者の美術館に行ってきました。豊かな自然の中にある、綺麗な美術館でした。いわむらかずお先生がちょうどいらして、レストランにて先生がスタッフの方々と談笑される姿をしばらく眺める事もできました。広く静かなスペースに絵や本が展示されていて、じっくりと楽しむ事ができます。また、レストランにて軽食を頂きました。心癒される環境だと思います。
Nasu Stained Glass Museum

4.5

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Hei 1790

This is the largest stained glass museum in Japan, and it is located along Prefectural Route 21 in Takakuhei, Nasu Town. The interior is decorated in the style of the manor houses in Cotswolds, England, and it contains several works of antique stained glass from the 1800s. The chapel hosts daily pipe organ and music box performances, and it is possible to book it for wedding ceremonies.

併設カフェです。紅茶とスイーツを食べました。ステンドグラスのオシャレな雰囲気の中なので優雅な気分になります。値段は少々高いですが、良かったです
Kurita Museum

4.0

33 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Ashikagashi Komabachou 1542

This world leading porcelain art museum's collection includes works by Imari, Nabeshima, and Kakiemon and is surrounded by 100,000 square meters of natural greenery. The main building is characterized by its white plaster walls and with over 400 exhibits you can see their entire collection on display. There's also the history hall with its porcelain tiled walls, which has a showroom of large porcelain pots by Imari and an observation deck on the top-most floor.

Nice and beautiful museum. Lots of porcelaine and informative. However, not suitable if you are going in for more knowledge on porcelaine. They have great pieces and history on it. But no translation...
Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art

4.0

35 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Nasu-gun Nakagawamachi Bato 116-9

The museum exhibits approximately 4,200 works by Hiroshige Utagawa and Ukiyoe prints of the Utagawa school, including Meiji prints by Seichika Kobayashi, works by Kiyoo Kawamura, Ukiyoe prints and crafts. The building was designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma.

This museum offers a beautify of design by Mr. Kengo Kuma and ukiyoe the collections of Mr. Aoki. Both are amazing. Many of the building materials are from Tochigi prefecture beautifully harmonized...
Nasu Orgel Museum

3.5

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Hei 270

This music box museum is located in Nasu County, Tochigi Prefecture. Its permanent exhibit features 100 items including antique music boxes, mechanical musical instruments, and other items, most of which are from the collection of music box collector Kiyoshi Sato. Visitors to the museum, which is visited by many tourists, can also enjoy activities such as making their own music box.

音の深みがあるオルゴールばかり。一度は訪問して、あの音色を聴いて癒されるのもアリだと思います。美術館の外に鐘があるのですが、恋人と鐘の下で愛を確めあうのも良いかもしれませんね。
Stone Plaza

4.0

21 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Ashino 2717-5

This art museum was designed by architect Kuma Kengo. Originally an old stone warehouse it is almost entirely constructed out of stone. On display are stone works, interactive exhibitions, photographs, and drawings, and regular special events are held. There is also a cafe and shop.

If you like the modern architecture and Mr. Kengo Kuma, this museum is highly recommended to visit. Light, darkness and reflection are stunning and Mr. Kengo Kuma ‘s idea and craftsmanship are...
Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts

3.5

18 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Sakura 4-2-7

This art museum's collection spans local and domestic artists as well as works from western Europe, and their 8,000-piece collection includes examples of paintings, woodblock prints, illustrations, photographs, and handicrafts. Along with the permanent exhibits they also invite you to come in contact with art through a wide variety of special exhibits, workshops, and events for everyone from children to adults.

監視人の女性たちは殆どがアルバイトですが、鑑賞している最中の目線がキツイ。まるで、罪悪人を見る視線で、落ち着いて鑑賞できない。せっかく隣の県から訪ねたのに、おもてなしができていない。最後には、男性職員が、2人、出口から入ってきて、ジロリと一喝、とっても感じ悪ーという、なんて日だ！
Shoji Hamada Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum

4.0

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Mashiko 3388

Shoji Hamada was a potter and living national treasure. This memorial hall in Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture showcases his pottery collection. Of course, Mr. Hamada’s own work is on display, as is the work of his colleagues Kawai Kanjiro, Bernard Leach, and others. The facility consists of Hamada’s residence and a portion of his workshop. An exhibition hall, studio, his climbing kiln, and a seasonal flower garden are all open to the public.

Great visit to view a little of Shoji Hamadas life and reflect on his influence on ceramics. Theres an entry fee and takes about 30-45 min to walk through.
N's YARD

4.0

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Nasushiobara-shi Aoki 28-3

Here is a museum of the world-famous artist Yoshitomo Nara in the northern part of Tochigi. All the exhibits are novel and interesting. These make me think deeply. You can take pictures with your...
Kanuma Municipal Art Museum of Kawakami Sumio

3.5

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Kanuma-shi Mutsumicho 287-14

This art museum was founded in 1992 with the donation of some 2,000 works of art from Katsusaburo Hasegawa (1912-2001), a Kanuma City native who was a student of Kawakami Sumio. The museum was built with fukaiwa stone quarried in Kanuma. Its exterior, which resembles the western-style buildings of the Meiji period, was designed based on one of Kawakami's woodblock prints. Its interior was finished with generous amounts of wood. The museum rotates its exhibits four times per year, allowing visitors to explore a variety of different themes.

がっしりとした立派な体躯の持ち主で、若き日には北米の缶詰工場で肉体労働をされた事も、又教師時代は確か野球部の部長も長く続けられたという男の中の男という写真ではニコリともしない風貌の川上澄生画伯だが…その感性はガラス細工のようであったような気がするのである。氏の作品のファンで版画も二点所有、で長年この美術館を訪れたく思っていたが東京からあと一足伸ばすのがなかなか勇気のいる事で先延ばしになっていた...
Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art, Nikko

3.5

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2388-3

This art museum can be found along Prefectural Route 247 in Sannai, Nikko City. Hoan Kusugi, an honorary resident of Nikko City, was a prolific painter produced western and Japanese paintings, manga, illustrations, and more. In addition to his works, the collection also contains works by Gizo Yoshizawa, Hiroyuki Saito, Naoto Nakamura, Shunya Akiyama, and others. In addition to planned exhibitions, there are performances and rakugo comedy shows as well.

There was less than 50 paintings here and you couldnt take photos! Not many of the paintings were by kasugi hoan.
Utsunomiya Fairy Museum

3.5

6 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Baba Dori 4-1-1 Utsunomiya Omote-sando Square Citizen Plaza 5F

"This museum dedicated to fairy-themed art is located on the east side of the Nikko Futarasan-Jinja shrine. On the fifth floor of Utsunomiya Omotesando Square, the museum displays fairy-inspired ceramics and paintings. The beautiful stained-glass artwork near the entrance was designed by videogame and anime character designer Yoshitaka Amano. The museum was created in 2003 in order to ""make Utsunomiya a charming city which fosters dreams"" after prominent fairy researcher Kimie Imura offered to donate rare, historically valuable items concerning fairies. The adjoining museum shop sells notepads and clear files bearing Amano's stained-glass artwork design, and more."

イギリス・フォークロア学会終身会員。ケルト・ファンタジー文学研究家。明星大学名誉教授。フェアリー協会会長の「井村君江氏」が名誉館長を務めている「うつのみや妖精ミュージアム」。出身地の栃木県宇都宮市に寄贈された妖精関係資料を展示するため2007年に開館した、世界的にも珍しい妖精をメインテーマとした美術館。私が圧巻と思ったのが寄贈された膨大な蔵書類。オスカー・ワイルドやシシリー・メアリー・バーカーの...
Ashikaga Museum of Art

3.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Ashikagashi Tori 2-14-7

This unusual art museum is built into a housing complex. The museum supports the local culture and artistic endeavors of the Ashikaga and Ryomo regions, with works by local artists from both areas on display. Fine art and performing art workshops are held at the museum. There is also a free to view local artist's corner.

美術館の1階にあるスペース。美術館の無料デーに行きました。猫に関するグッズが多かった。足利らしい織物関連のお土産もありました。100円のしおりはちょっとしたお土産になると思います。
Soun Museum of Art

3.0

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Ashikaga-shi Midoricho 2-3768

This art museum stands at the southern edge of Ashikaga Park. The museum displays the artwork as well as the personal effects of Tazaki Soun, a Southern School painter who was active in Ashikaga from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji period. Known as a late Edo period loyalist painter, Soun studied under artists such as Kanai Ushu and his works have been highly praised outside Japan. Soun was also chosen to be the first Imperial Household Artist, once the highest honor for an artist in Japan, and the museum stores, conserves, and presents his artwork and personal effects. A thatched roof residence believed to have been the home of Soun stands in the museum's garden, and visitors can take in a peaceful atmosphere cut off from the hustle and bustle of the everyday.

足利公園の中、横にある美術館です。入場にはお金がかかりますが、ちょっと休憩がてらに夜にはいいかもしれません。
Emile Galle Museum (Exposition Permanente des Verreries D' Emile Galle)

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Hei 132

This art museum in Nasu County, Tochigi Prefecture is located inside a building styled after the architecture of medieval Europe. The museum primarily exhibits the works of French artist Emile Galle as well as materials such as his sketches and letters. The museum also has its own cafe where visitors can relax. At the museum shop, visitors can purchase glass products, original accessories, and other items.
Nikko Toshogu Art Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2301 Sunlight in Toshogu Shrine

This is an art museum on the grounds of Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. There are about 100 paintings on view, including partition paintings on cedar doors and sliding panels from the old shrine office. One of the highlights is the masterpiece “Choyo-no-Zu” by Yokoyama Taikan, a master of Japanese painting. Besides the chance to admire the works of Nakamura Gakuryo and Arai Kanpo, the architectural beauty of the building with its old cedar woodwork is also a highlight.
Ryusenji Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Ashikaga-shi Sukedo 1-652

The Ryusenji Temple, a sub temple of the Enryakuji Temple, was established in 1205. Since ancient times, the temple has served as a space supporting regional culture, and today a part of the temple is open to the general public as an art museum. The museum's standing exhibition consists of famous works by artists such as Shiko Munakata, Tawaraya Sotatsu, and Taikan Yokoyama, and all are welcome to come in contact with the culture and history of Ashikaga City. The temple grounds bustle with visitors when it holds a Daruma doll market and a lucky Garamaki ceremony from New Year's Day to the Setsubun celebration. Said to ward away evil and misfortune, the temple is visited by many worshippers.

Tochigi

Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Nasu Highland Utsunomiya Mashiko Ashikaga / Sano / Tochigi

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Tochigi Areas

Most visits to Tochigi revolve around Nikko, a small city home to the spectacular, lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine and Nikko National Park with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, onsen, and wild monkeys. Neighboring Oku-Nikko is an extension of the fantastic scenery famous for its autumn leaves, while Tochigi’s capital, Utsunomiya, is the only place in the world where you can find oya stone beautifully exhibited in temples and the Oya History Museum.