Akita Museum of Modern Art

The Akita Museum of Modern Art spans across eight floors, featuring permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of Japanese contemporary artworks and paintings.

The museum, designed by architect Yamashita Sekkei, opened its doors on April 20, 1994, establishing itself as a major cultural institution in Akita Prefecture.

The museum houses an extensive collection of Akita ranga artworks, a painting style developed by feudal lords during the Edo period in Japan.

Visitors can access the museum by taking the Ugo Kotsu bus from JR Yokote Station's East exit, followed by a seven-minute walk to the entrance.

Located within Akita Furusato-mura, the museum building encompasses 11,166 square meters of exhibition space dedicated to regional artistic expressions.

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: March 25, 2025 19:49