Jūkichi Komagata Memorial Art Museum

Jūkichi Komagata Memorial Art Museum is an art museum located in Yuyama Park that focused on both modern Japanese artworks and rotating exhibitions by diverse artists. The facility featured specially designed galleries to display these collections.

The museum was founded in 1964 by banker Jūkichi Komagata as an early effort to bring contemporary art to Nagaoka. It ceased operations in 1979 due to financial challenges in sustaining the institution.

The museum supported emerging artists from the Niigata region and helped introduce contemporary art movements to local audiences. It created a space where visitors could encounter works that reflected new thinking in art.

The museum was situated within a park setting, making a visit part of a larger outdoor experience. The location was accessible on foot during its years of operation, though visitors should have checked opening hours ahead of time.

The museum held works by major European artists such as Picasso, Dali, and Cézanne, which was uncommon for a regional institution. These valuable pieces were later distributed to other institutions after the museum closed.

Location: Nagaoka

Founders: Jūkichi Komagata

Website: https://komagata-museum.com

GPS coordinates: 37.44928,138.86111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08