10 Art Museums in Shiga Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

January 14, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Miho Museum, Sagawa Art Museum, Borderless Art Museum No-ma, Museum of Modern Art, Shiga, Samegai Wood Sculpture Museum - Mori Taizo Memorial Hall, Otsu Painting Museum, Narita Art Museum, Kinoshita Museum, Hira Art Museum, Shigaraki Ware Museum.
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1. Miho Museum

300 Shigarakicho Tashiro Momotani, Koka 529-1814 Shiga Prefecture +81 748-82-3411 [email protected] http://www.miho.or.jp/
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 340 reviews

Miho Museum

Reviewed By foodiekatkat - Hong Kong, China

Opened in 1997 amid the abundant natural beauty of the mountains of Shigaraki, Shiga prefecture. The museum was designed by architect I.M. Pei, who is renowned for works such as the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. Is a truly amazing museum especially their collection, I do really like standing Buddha!!

2. Sagawa Art Museum

2891 Kitagawa Mizuhocho, Moriyama 524-010 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-585-7800 http://www.sagawa-artmuseum.or.jp/
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Sagawa Art Museum

Reviewed By Cyber0515 - Tokyo, Japan

無機質ながらも整然とした神殿のような建物、水面に浮かぶ佐藤忠良氏の彫刻作品、陰影を巧みに利用した館内、単に美術品を展示する美術館ではなく、建物そのものが素晴らしい美術的センスに溢れている。特に晴れた日には水面に照り返された陽の光が天井や壁に映り、時間と共に変化する様子を楽しむことも出来る。 美術品の展示の仕方は極めてシンプルで、余計な説明も少なく、全て観覧者の想像を掻き立てるように展示されている。日本語だけでなく英語の説明文も併記されているため、海外観光客も充分に楽しむことが出来る。 基本的に車で来る場所であり、バスの本数は多くは無い。予め時刻表等を確認して利用することをお勧めする。 是非ともお勧めしたい、展示されている美術品だけでなく建物そのものが素晴らしい美術館である。 The museum itself is full of wonderful artistic sensibilities: the inorganic yet orderly temple-like building, the sculptures by Churyo Sato arranged as if floating on the water surface, and the interior of the museum with its skillful use of shadows. Especially on a sunny day, the sunlight shining on the surface of the water reflects on the ceiling and walls, and you can enjoy how it changes with time. The artworks are displayed in a very simple way, with few explanations, and all of them are designed to stimulate the visitors' imagination. The explanations are not only in Japanese but also in English, making it possible for overseas visitors to enjoy the exhibits. Basically, it is a place to come by car, and there are not many buses. So it is recommended to check the timetable beforehand. I highly recommend this art museum, not only for the artworks on display but also for enjoying the building itself.

3. Borderless Art Museum No-ma

16 Nagaharachokami, Omihachiman 523-0849 Shiga Prefecture +81 748-36-5018 http://www.no-ma.jp/
Excellent
13%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Borderless Art Museum No-ma

4. Museum of Modern Art, Shiga

1740-1, Setaminami Ogayacho Biwako Culture Park, Otsu Shiga Prefecture +81 77-543-2111 http://www.shiga-kinbi.jp/
Excellent
0%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
54%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Museum of Modern Art, Shiga

5. Samegai Wood Sculpture Museum - Mori Taizo Memorial Hall

95, Samegai, Maibara Shiga Prefecture +81 749-54-0842
Excellent
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100%
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3.0 based on 3 reviews

Samegai Wood Sculpture Museum - Mori Taizo Memorial Hall

6. Otsu Painting Museum

33, Onjojicho Sohonzan Enmaninmonato, Otsu Shiga Prefecture +81 77-522-3690 http://enman-inn.com/about/museum/
Excellent
0%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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50%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 2 reviews

Otsu Painting Museum

7. Narita Art Museum

34-24, Asahicho, Nagahama Shiga Prefecture +81 749-65-0234
Excellent
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Good
50%
Satisfactory
50%
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

8. Kinoshita Museum

2-28-21 Hieidaira, Otsu 520-0016 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-575-1148 http://www.kinoshita-museum.com/
Excellent
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Hira Art Museum

75-1 Shishigase, Takashima 520-1142 Shiga Prefecture +81 740-37-0777 http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rk2t-tnk/bijyutukan.html

10. Shigaraki Ware Museum

Shigarakicho ChokushI CeramIc Art Forest Entrance, Koka Shiga Prefecture +81 748-83-0359

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