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.
Choose your next art destination from the map!
See Nebuta Anytime!
Address: 1-1-1 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
An art museum nestled in the lush nature of Bandai-Asahi National Park!
Address: 1093-23 Hibarayama, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
When it comes to Western art museums in Ibaraki, this is the place!
Address: 978-4 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
French Modern Art in the Heart of Saitama
Address: 9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
The Best Place to Experience Western Art in Japan!
Address: 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
A Sophisticated Museum Nestled in the Heart of Tokyo’s Business District!
Address: 1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
A Museum Just Steps from the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace!
Address: 3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
The Only Museum in Japan Where You Can See Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”
Address: 1-26-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Discover an Art Museum in a Furniture Store!
Address: 787 Saginomiya, Hachioji, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
A Museum Where You Can Enjoy Both Art and Nature
Address: 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
A museum featuring Rodin’s early works and masterpieces by the Nabis!
Address: 3-278-14 Senshū, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
A Museum by the Shores of Lake Suwa
Address: 10616-540 Shimosuwa, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
A Museum Surrounded by the Nature and Culture of Hida-Takayama!
Address: 175 Nakayama-cho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
One of Japan's Top Museums for Odilon Redon's Artworks
Address: 4-1-22 Usa, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
A museum featuring rare masterpieces by Klimt!
Address:8-5-1 Kozakahonmachi, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
When it comes to Western art museums in Ibaraki, this is the place!
Address: 5-250 Komaki, Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
A Museum of French Art: From the Classics to Modern Masters
Address: 1-19-30 Aoi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
See Gustav Klimt's "Life is a Struggle (The Golden Knight)" at the Museum!
Address: 1-13-2 Higashi-sakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Where Tradition Meets Innovation — An Art Museum in Arashiyama
Address: 3-16 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
The museum in Kyoto where you can see Monet's 'Water Lilies'!
Address: 5-3 Zenihara, Ōyamazaki-chō, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Discover National Treasures and Important Cultural Assets!
Address: 3-6-12 Uchida-cho, Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
A Beautiful Red-Brick Museum!
Address: 68-25 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Japan’s First Museum of Western Art!
Address: 1-1-15 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
A Museum Surrounded by Nature in Okayama!
Address: 1068-3 Shimohara, Nariwa-cho, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Japan’s Most Beautiful Garden Museum!
Address: 320 Yokawa-cho, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
The Last “Reiko Portrait”? A Hidden Gem at Fukuyama Museum
Address: 2-4-3 Nishimachi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
A theme park of Buddhism and art!
Address: 553-2 Setoda-cho, Setoda, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
“Japan’s Pompeii”? The Mystery of Kusado Sengen
Address: 2-4-1 Nishimachi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
A Van Gogh Masterpiece in Hiroshima!
Address: 3-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Enjoy Van Gogh and Other Famous Paintings in a Scenic Mountain Museum!
Address: 4278 Yoshiwa, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
A Unique Art Museum Dedicated to Yuichi Takahashi—Right Inside a Historic Shrine
Address: 892-1 Kotohira Town, Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture
Paintings Made of Ceramic — What Makes Them So Special?
Address: 65-1 Tosadomariura Fukuike, Naruto-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
The museum at the foot of Matsuyama Castle!
Address: 5 Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Monet’s Garden — Only in Japan
Address: 1100 Noto-ko, Kitagawa Village, Aki District, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
Ekin’s Dramatic Painted Screens—Right Here!
Address: 538 Akaoka-cho, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
Step Back into Japan’s Yayoi Era!
Address: 1843 Tade, Yoshinogari Town, Kanzaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan
The Place for Spanish Art!
Address: 2-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Free Collection Exhibitions!? A Must-Visit Museum Bargain!
Address: 3-210 Funatsuka, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
Discover a Historic Art Museum in Kagoshima!
Address: 4-36 Shiroyama-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Browse by Region
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Kosanji Temple: A Temple of Art and Buddhism Born from a Son’s Love for His Mother
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A Relaxing Art-Filled Day in Matsuyama | The Museum of Art, Ehime
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Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art and Monet’s Water Lilies
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Complete Travel Guide to Monet’s Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa, KochiExplore the Famous Blue Water Lilies, Bordighera Garden, and More
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What Is the Ekin Festival? Discover Bloody Art and Kabuki Folding Screens in Akaoka, Kochi
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Explore the Fukuyama Museum of Art: Highlights Include “Reiko’s Last Portrait” and a Stunning Sword Collection
