Welcome to “Art Ohenro”!

This blog takes you on a journey across Japan through its art museums, with a special focus on their permanent collections.

Unlike special exhibitions that often get a lot of attention, permanent displays tend to be overlooked—but they’re full of hidden gems.

You might be surprised to find masterpieces tucked away in unexpected places!

So why not stop by a nearby museum on your next day off?
You’ll find that great art is often closer than you think.

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Kasama Nichido Museum of Art

 

When it comes to Western art museums in Ibaraki, this is the place!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 978-4 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan


Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

 

French Modern Art in the Heart of Saitama

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan


The National Museum of Western Art

 

The Best Place to Experience Western Art in Japan!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan


Artizon Museum

 

A Sophisticated Museum Nestled in the Heart of Tokyo’s Business District!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan


The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

 

 

A Museum Just Steps from the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace!

 

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo


SOMPO Museum of Art

 

The Only Museum in Japan Where You Can See Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 1-26-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan


Pola Museum of Art

 

A Museum Where You Can Enjoy Both Art and Nature

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan


Gifu Prefectural Museum of Art

 

One of Japan's Top Museums for Odilon Redon's Artworks

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Address: 4-1-22 Usa, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan


 Menard Art Museum

 

When it comes to Western art museums in Ibaraki, this is the place!

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Address: 5-250 Komaki, Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan


Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art

 

A Museum of French Art: From the Classics to Modern Masters

▶ About This Museum

 

Address:  1-19-30 Aoi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan


Fukuda Art Museum

 

Where Tradition Meets Innovation — An Art Museum in Arashiyama

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 3-16 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan


Ohara Museum of Artt

 

Japan’s First Museum of Western Art!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 1-1-15 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan


Nariwa Museum of Art

 

A Museum Surrounded by Nature in Okayama!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 1068-3 Shimohara, Nariwa-cho, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan


Adachi Museum of Art

 

Japan’s Most Beautiful Garden Museum!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 320 Yokawa-cho, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan


Fukuyama Museum of Art

 

 The Last “Reiko Portrait”? A Hidden Gem at Fukuyama Museum

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 2-4-3 Nishimachi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan


Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History

 

“Japan’s Pompeii”? The Mystery of Kusado Sengen

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 2-4-1 Nishimachi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan


Hiroshima Museum of Art

 

 A Van Gogh Masterpiece in Hiroshima!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 3-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan


Wood One Museum of Art

 

Enjoy Van Gogh and Other Famous Paintings in a Scenic Mountain Museum!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 4278 Yoshiwa, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan


Takahashi Yuichi Museum

 

A Unique Art Museum Dedicated to Yuichi Takahashi—Right Inside a Historic Shrine

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 892-1 Kotohira Town, Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture


Otsuka Museum of Art

 

Paintings Made of Ceramic — What Makes Them So Special?

▶ About This Museum

 

Address:  65-1 Tosadomariura Fukuike, Naruto-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan


Monet\'s Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village

 

Monet’s Garden — Only in Japan

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 1100 Noto-ko, Kitagawa Village, Aki District, Kochi Prefecture, Japan


The National Museum of Western Art

 

Ekin’s Dramatic Painted Screens—Right Here!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 538 Akaoka-cho, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan


Yoshinogari Historical Park

 

Step Back into Japan’s Yayoi Era!

▶ About This Museum

 

Address: 1843 Tade, Yoshinogari Town, Kanzaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan

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