Akita Museum of Modern Art

The Akita Museum of Modern Art is a modern art museum in Yokote housed in an eight-story building with permanent collections and rotating exhibitions of contemporary Japanese artworks. The facility offers extensive gallery spaces dedicated to showing both regional and national artistic expressions.

The museum was designed and opened in 1994 by architect Yamashita Sekkei to serve as a major cultural institution in Akita Prefecture. Its opening marked a significant moment in bringing modern Japanese art to the regional art landscape.

The museum displays works in the akita ranga style, a painting tradition developed by feudal lords during the Edo period. Visitors can see how this regional art form shaped local artistic identity across generations.

The museum is accessible by public transportation from JR Yokote Station's East exit via the Ugo Kotsu bus, followed by a brief walk to the entrance. Visiting on weekday mornings typically offers a more comfortable experience with fewer crowds.

The museum sits within Akita Furusato-mura, an open-air museum showcasing traditional buildings and local heritage structures. This setting allows visitors to explore both contemporary and traditional aspects of local culture in one location.

Location: Yokote

Inception: April 20, 1994

Architects: Yamashita Sekkei

Official opening: April 20, 1994

Floors above the ground: 8

Website: http://pref.akita.jp/gakusyu/public_html

GPS coordinates: 39.29235,140.54756

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01