Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum

The museum displays 9000 pieces of art, sculptures, and artifacts collected from 37 countries across Europe, West Asia, Central Asia, and East Asia.

Founded in 2004, the museum bears the name of Ikuo Hirayama, a Japanese painter who survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing and later dedicated his art to peace.

The second floor gallery presents the Grand Silk Road Series, while first floor exhibitions showcase major works depicting Buddhist themes and ancient civilizations.

Located at 2000-6 Nagasakacho Koarama in Yamanashi Prefecture, the museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with varied entrance fees.

The museum collection includes stone palettes, Bactrian statuettes, Greek god representations, and Gandhara sculptures from the 2nd to 4th centuries.

Location: Hokuto

Inception: 2004

GPS coordinates: 35.87937,138.35942

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:59