Itsuō Art Museum

The Itsuō Art Museum is an art museum in Sakae-Honmachi that displays roughly 5,500 artworks, including Japanese paintings, ceramics, and lacquerware from various Asian countries and Western regions. The collection spans multiple levels and contains works designated as national treasures and important art objects.

The museum was founded in 1957 by businessman Ichizo Kobayashi, who began collecting artworks in his twenties. His passion for art was shaped by tea ceremony practice, which guided his approach to collecting.

The collection reflects how Japanese artistic traditions evolved across different periods, bringing together regional art forms from Asia and the West in one space.

The museum is about 10 minutes from Ikeda Station and welcomes visitors daily except on Mondays. Hours vary depending on exhibitions, so checking ahead before your visit helps avoid disappointment.

The museum houses Sokushin-An, a dedicated tea house where visitors can experience traditional ceremonies firsthand. This rare opportunity connects the art collection directly to a living practice that shaped the founder's eye for art.

Location: Sakae-Honmachi

Inception: 1957

Official opening: 1957

Address: 12-27 Sakaehonmachi, Ikeda, Osaka 563-0058

Phone: +81727513865

Website: https://hankyu-bunka.or.jp/itsuo-museum

GPS coordinates: 34.82556,135.42878

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52