Onomichi City Museum of Art

Onomichi City Museum of Art is an art museum located in Senkoji Park featuring modern concrete structures combined with large glass panels that allow natural light to fill the interior spaces. The building holds paintings and artworks displayed across multiple exhibition areas and levels.

The museum opened in 1980 and underwent major renovation in 2003 when architect Tadao Ando added a modernist entrance annex. This renovation connected the original building with contemporary design principles.

The museum displays works by French painter Georges Rouault and Japanese artists with ties to Onomichi, such as Wasaku Kobayashi. These pieces reflect artistic connections that developed between France and this port city over time.

The museum sits within a park setting and is easy to reach on foot. Visiting works best in the morning hours when natural light is most effective and crowds are lighter.

The second-floor terrace features floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of Onomichi Channel and the Seto Inland Sea. This design deliberately makes the surrounding landscape part of the viewing experience.

Location: Onomichi

Inception: 1980

Architects: Tadao Ando

Official opening: March 1980

Address: 〒722-0032 広島県尾道市西土堂町17-19

Website: https://onomichi-museum.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.40992,133.19580

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09