Masaki Art Museum

The Masaki Art Museum is an art museum in Tadaoka housing an extensive collection of Japanese artworks displayed across multiple gallery spaces. The collection focuses on traditional Japanese painting and calligraphy alongside crafted objects that developed over centuries.

The museum was established in 1968 when Japanese society was rebuilding after the war and collectors like Takayuki Masaki opened their private art collections to the public. This founding marked an important moment when traditional Japanese art gained renewed appreciation in modern society.

The works on display reveal deep connections to Japanese tea ceremony and Zen philosophy, visible in the paintings and calligraphy throughout the galleries. Visitors can observe how these artistic traditions shaped the everyday aesthetics and values of Japanese society.

The museum sits about 13 minutes on foot from Tadaoka Station and operates during morning and early afternoon hours. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time to move through the different gallery spaces without rushing.

The museum preserves a rare portrait of Sen-no-Rikyu, the legendary master of tea ceremony, recognized as Imperial Cultural Property. This work demonstrates the historical influence of one person on Japanese art traditions and everyday culture.

Location: Tadaoka

Inception: 1968

Founders: Takayuki Masaki

Official opening: November 1968

Website: http://masaki-art-museum.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.49464,135.39211

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04