Kirishima Open-Air Museum

4.5

An expansive outdoor art museum located on a plateau 700 meters above sea level on Mt. Kurinodake (1,094 meters) in Yusuicho, Airagun, Kagoshima Prefecture. The extensive grounds are dotted with 23 works of art by Japanese and international artists which make use of the local terrain and natural beauty. One of the distinguishing features of the museum’s pieces is that in addition to be able to be enjoyed visually, visitors are free to touch and even lean on them. Most museum goers enjoy taking photos together with the unique exhibits. The distinctive rectangular art hall contains the museum’s indoor exhibits and special exhibitions as well as a cafeteria where visitors can take a break.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Pref. Airagunyusuichou Koba 6340-220 Map
Area: Kirishima Area
Phone: 0995745945
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Reception until 16:30)
※SaturdaySundayPublic holidays from 7/20-8/31 until 19:00 (Reception until 18:30)
Closed: Monday(The next day for public holidays), New Year's holiday(12/29-1/2)
Fees: [Admission fee]General320yen, high school students 210yen, elementary and middle school students 150yen, ToddlersFree
Parking Lot: Available(About200spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available (smoking area only)
Wi-Fi: Available (Public Not available line Wi-Fi)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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A wonderful discovery

Reviewed : 2019.09.12

I had wanted to see Kusama’s work but didn’t realize how much more there was to see at this museum. My son and husband expected to be finished very quickly but we were there for a couple of hours...
Very good public art collection

Reviewed : 2019.04.22

Very good collection with foreign as well as Japanese sculptors. Great way to discover new sculptors and see works of known artists that are not necessarily seen everywhere. See the web site for more...
Nice open air museum

Reviewed : 2018.08.01

Love this open air museum!Good for a family trip or a trip with friends. A nice place to relax and take heaps of pics with the sculptures.The drawback would be the difficult access. You can only...