Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts

The Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts is a museum in Tochigi Prefecture featuring contemporary architecture with multiple dedicated galleries. The spaces display paintings, woodblock prints, illustrations, photographs, and porcelain pieces.

The museum was founded in 1972 as one of the first public institutions in Japan dedicated to modern art. Its establishment marked an important moment in making art more accessible to the general public in the region.

The collection brings together Japanese artists alongside Western European painters such as Monet and Turner. Visitors can see how local and international artistic traditions are presented side by side.

The museum is easy to locate and offers clear signage for visitors. It is advisable to allow plenty of time to explore the different galleries at a comfortable pace.

The museum holds one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain outside Europe with around 100 pieces. These objects are displayed in rotation throughout the year and showcase the craftsmanship of this renowned pottery maker.

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: December 12, 2025 09:02