Tochigi Kuranomachi Museum of Art

The Tochigi Kuranomachi Museum of Art was an art museum in Yorozuchō that displayed modern and contemporary artworks. The building itself combined traditional Japanese architectural design with spaces suited for hosting art exhibitions.

The museum was founded in 2003 and presented art exhibitions for about 18 years before closing. It was eventually replaced by the Tochigi City Art Museum, which took over its role as an art center in the region.

The name comes from the Kuranomachi district, a historic commercial area with many preserved warehouse and shop buildings from its trading past. Visitors can still walk through these traditional streets and see how this neighborhood once served as an economic hub for the region.

The museum is located in the historic Kuranomachi neighborhood with parking and public transportation nearby. Visitors should know that the museum is no longer operating, but the surrounding neighborhood remains accessible and full of historical architecture.

The museum was closely connected to the revitalization of the Kuranomachi district, a project to preserve the city's commercial heritage. This effort helped transform old warehouses and shop buildings into active cultural spaces and kept the historic neighborhood from declining.

Location: Yorozuchō

Inception: March 15, 2003

Website: https://city.tochigi.lg.jp/site/museum-kurabi

GPS coordinates: 36.38094,139.73340

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26