Gyokudo Art Museum

4.0

An art museum located in Mitake, Ome City, Tokyo, where Gyokudo Kawai, the great master of Japanese painting in modern times, lived. Exhibitions change seven times throughout the year depending on the season ensuring visitors will always see something new every time they visit. The building is wheelchair friendly, and not only are the exhibits well worth seeing but the gallery room itself, reconstructed to how it would have looked at the time is also a must-see. As well as being able to enjoy some soymilk yuba (dried bean curd skin) udon in the restaurant, Imoutoya, there are also plenty of local souvenirs to be had such as local sake and confectionery.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Oumeshi Mitake 1-75 Map
Area: Western Tama Area
Phone: 0428788335
Hours: [Mar.-Nov.]10:00-17:00(L.O.16:30)
[Dec.-Feb.]10:00-16:30(L.O.16:00)
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays), New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult] 500yen
[Junior high school/high school/university student] 400yen
[Elementary School Students] 200yen
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Other (some Available)
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (partial)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Yes (nursing room, no diaper changing bed)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Small but beautiful

Reviewed : 2019.02.06

Loved this small museum. I wasnt familiar with the artist Gyokudo beforehand but was impressed with his talent. Wish I couldve taken a photo of some of his landscapes and flowers. Just stunning...
Short but sweet.

Reviewed : 2018.06.27

Take the time to peek into the areas rich history by having a look at the wonderful pieces of art in this museum. Theres plenty of free parking and its right on the river close to where people fish...
One of the best things about Gyokudo is the setting

Reviewed : 2018.01.26

One of the best things about Gyokudo is the setting, the museum itself is semi-interesting but the hiking nearby and the impressive dry zen karesansui garden is the real attraction at Gyokudo Art...