Kurumaya Museum of Art, Oyama City

Kurumaya Museum of Art occupies the former residence of the Ogawa family, a traditional Japanese structure comprising a main dwelling, storehouses, and an entrance gateway set within a single compound. The institution displays both classical and modern artworks through changing exhibitions that connect local artistic practices with broader national art movements.

The structure once served as the residence of the Ogawa family, prosperous merchants who conducted fertilizer trade along the Otome river throughout the Edo and Meiji periods. This family shaped the economic and social development of the region through generations of commercial activity.

The museum presents rotating exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art, connecting regional artistic expressions with national cultural movements through specialized exhibitions.

The facility sits five minutes on foot west of Mamada Station and opens from 9 AM to 5 PM daily, though it closes on Mondays and the fourth Friday of each month. Check ahead before visiting, as national holidays may also result in closure.

The five preserved structures comprising the former residence complex gained official recognition as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan in 2007. This classification highlights the architectural and cultural importance of the Ogawa compound for national preservation efforts.

Location: Oyama

Official opening: April 2009

Website: https://city.oyama.tochigi.jp/site/kurumayamuseum

GPS coordinates: 36.26061,139.76097

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20