Kawagoe City Art Museum

The Kawagoe City Art Museum is a modern art institution in the Kuruwamachi district featuring white plaster walls and traditional Japanese roof tiles. The 2002 architecture blends contemporary design with local craftsmanship details.

The collection started with systematic acquisitions of works by Masaaki Hashimoto, a samurai artist from the Kawagoe clan who lived from 1835 to 1908. His students later contributed to expanding this artistic collection.

The museum displays works by local artists from different periods and presents Japanese paintings, Western art forms, and prints. Visitors can see how artistic expression developed in the region.

The museum is located near other cultural institutions and provides visitors with a calm space to explore artworks. Plan your visit during morning or early afternoon hours for a more relaxed browsing experience.

The museum has a special Touch Art Corner where visitors with visual impairments can experience artworks through tactile exploration. This space makes the exhibition accessible to people with different abilities.

Location: Kuruwamachi

Architects: Sakakura Associates Architects and Engineers

Official opening: December 1, 2002

Website: https://city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/artmuseum

GPS coordinates: 35.92583,139.49081

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57