Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts

The Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts features a modern architecture with dedicated galleries displaying paintings, woodblock prints, illustrations, and photographs.

Established in 1972, the museum emerged as one of the first public institutions dedicated to modern and contemporary art in Japan.

The collection spans 9,000 artworks from Japanese creators and Western European artists, including Monet, Turner, Constable, and Gainsborough.

Located at 4-2-7 Sakura, the museum opens from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with entrance fees of 260 yen for adults and 120 yen for students.

The museum houses Japan's largest collection of Meissen porcelain, with 100 pieces displayed in rotation throughout the year.

Location: Utsunomiya

Architects: Kiyoshi Kawasaki

Official opening: November 2, 1972

Website: http://art.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 36.55970,139.86100

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:45