Sogo Museum of Art, Art museum in Yokohama, Japan
The Sogo Museum of Art sits on the sixth floor of Sogo Yokohama department store and connects directly to Yokohama Station via covered indoor passages. The exhibition spaces feature paintings, watercolors, and other artworks displayed in bright, contemporary galleries.
The museum opened in September 1985 as the first museum inside a Japanese department store to receive official recognition under the Museum Law. This opening marked a turning point in how Japanese retailers integrated art with commerce.
The museum presents rotating exhibitions of Japanese and international artworks throughout its galleries. Visitors encounter both contemporary and classical pieces that change regularly to offer fresh perspectives.
The museum is easily reached from the train station via covered indoor passages that provide direct access. Visitors should allow adequate time to walk through the exhibitions at a comfortable pace and check hours beforehand.
The museum functions within the Minato Mirai 21 Plan, which transformed this section of Yokohama into a modern cultural and commercial hub. This development shows how Japan's major cities have woven art into contemporary urban spaces.
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