Yamadera Gotō Museum of Art

The Yamadera Gotō Museum of Art is an art museum in Yamagata that displays European paintings, Japanese artworks, glasswork, and ceramic panels across multiple exhibition areas. The collection spans around 120 pieces and provides space for rotating exhibitions.

The museum was founded by Gotō Kijiro and opened in 1994 to display a collection of Japanese and international artworks. Its creation came from a desire to make artistic works from different cultures accessible in this region.

The museum displays works by European and Japanese artists that visitors can explore across its exhibition spaces. The collection brings together western and eastern artistic traditions in a way that treats both perspectives as equally important.

The museum can be visited throughout the year, with longer opening hours during the warmer months and shorter hours during the cooler season. It is helpful to check opening days before your visit, as it is typically closed on Mondays.

The museum has a special loan agreement with the Yoshino Gypsum Company art collection, which provides several Impressionist paintings. This partnership makes it possible to display important European works that would otherwise not be visible in this region.

Location: Yamagata

Official opening: 1994

Website: http://yamadera-goto-museum.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.30867,140.43950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24