Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art, Art museum in Tokiwa Park, Japan.
The Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art is an art museum set in Tokiwa Park with a brick structure and outdoor sculptures decorating its grounds. The building displays a collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, and crafts from the region and beyond.
The museum was designed by architect Yoshiya Tanoue and opened in 1982 as a cultural center for northern Hokkaido. Its founding marked an important moment for the artistic development of Asahikawa.
The museum displays work by artists from northern Hokkaido, including paintings, prints, sculptures, and crafts that connect to the region. These pieces reflect artistic traditions that have developed in Asahikawa over generations.
Plan your visit during regular opening hours, and take advantage of the parking available on-site along with the cafe and shop. The location within Tokiwa Park makes it easy to combine your visit with a pleasant walk through the surrounding green space.
The museum holds an extensive collection of wooden artworks that reflect the region's strong furniture and woodworking tradition. These pieces show how local forest resources have shaped the artistic identity of Asahikawa.
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