Tanabe Art Museum

The Tanabe Art Museum, designed by architect Kiyonori Kikutake, spans 854 square meters and features a dynamic roof inspired by traditional ironworks architecture.

The Tanabe family established their presence in the region through iron production in 1460, later developing into a prominent industrial dynasty by the seventeenth century.

The museum exhibits an extensive collection of tea ceremony implements, including utensils connected to Lord Matsudaira Fumai and crafts from Izumo artisans.

The museum opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, charges 700 yen for adults, and provides special rates for students and groups with disabilities.

The building incorporates coal-tempered steel elements and presents seasonal tea ceremony utensils across a collection spanning 600 years of Japanese craftsmanship.

Location: Matsue

Inception: 1979

Founders: Tanabe Chuemon

Architects: Kiyonori Kikutake

Official opening: November 3, 1979

Website: https://tanabe-museum.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.47920,133.05000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:22