Gyokuseikan Museum

Gyokuseikan Museum is a modern art museum in Minamiawaji dedicated to displaying Japanese artwork, with special focus on Nanga-style paintings. The building houses works by local artists and pieces by master painter Gyokusei Jikihara spanning multiple periods.

The museum was established in 1991 as the first Japanese institution specifically focused on displaying and preserving Nanga school paintings. Its founding marked an important moment for the recognition and protection of this artistic tradition.

The museum holds an extensive archive of works by master painter Gyokusei Jikihara, showcasing artistic traditions that originated and developed in this region. Visitors can observe how Nanga painting style reveals its characteristic features through the displayed pieces.

The museum is easily accessible and best visited in the morning when fewer crowds are present. Keep in mind that the site closes on Mondays and remains shut during New Year holiday periods.

The museum sits on Awaji Island, where artistic tradition has held a special place in local identity for generations. This island setting has shaped both the collection and how the works are presented to visitors.

Location: Minamiawaji

Official opening: 1991

Address: 〒656-0314 兵庫県南あわじ市松帆西路1137-1

Website: https://city.minamiawaji.hyogo.jp/soshiki/gyokuseikan/main.html

GPS coordinates: 34.31627,134.73412

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43