Niigata City Niitsu Art Museum

Niigata City Niitsu Art Museum is an art museum in Akiha-ku that sits within Hana to Iseki no Furusato Park. The building itself blends modern design with the natural surroundings, creating a setting where visitors move between gallery spaces and views of the landscape.

The museum opened in 1997 as a dedicated exhibition space for art. Its design by architect Tadashi Yokoyama reflected a growing interest in creating places where people could engage with artistic works.

The collection reflects different waves of Japanese artistic practice, from traditional painting approaches to contemporary works in sculpture and photography. Visitors encounter how artists have responded to their times through these varied mediums.

The museum is most easily reached by car, roughly 20 minutes from Niitsu Interchange on the Ban-Etsu Expressway. Advance arrangements can be made for child supervision services if needed during your visit.

The museum sits within a larger cultural complex that also includes a botanical garden and an ancient burial mound site. This arrangement allows visitors to explore art and history in the same location.

Location: Akiha-ku

Architects: Tadashi Yokoyama

Official opening: October 1, 1997

Website: https://city.niigata.lg.jp/nam

GPS coordinates: 37.76253,139.11240

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27