Shiga Kenritsu Biwako Bunkakan

The Shiga Prefectural Biwako Cultural Museum features multiple exhibition halls dedicated to Buddhist art, regional paintings, and historical artifacts from the Omi region.

Established in 1961 as the first comprehensive museum in Shiga Prefecture, the institution evolved from the Shiga Prefectural Industrial and Cultural Hall founded in 1948.

The museum houses an extensive collection of Buddhist treasures, traditional calligraphy, ancient sutras, and regional artworks that represent the cultural heritage of Shiga Prefecture.

The museum temporarily closed in March 2008 due to building deterioration, but continues its operations through external exhibitions, lectures, and artifact lending services.

The museum building contains an immense unmoved mural titled 'Shari Kuyo' by local artist Tetsuro Sugimoto, which remains inaccessible to the public for over 40 years.

Inception: 1961

Address: 〒520-0806 　滋賀県大津市打出浜１−１ 滋賀県立琵琶湖文化館 520-0806

Website: http://biwakobunkakan.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.00813,135.87391

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:27