Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art

The Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art is an art museum on the Pacific coast with exhibition spaces designed by architect Hiroshi Naito. The building structure incorporates views of the ocean and creates a connection between the displayed works and the surrounding natural landscape.

The museum was established in 1997 to honor Okakura Tenshin, who founded the Japan Fine Arts Academy in this coastal city. Its creation marked the recognition of an important artist and his contributions to the Japanese art movement.

The museum displays works by painters connected to the regional art movement that developed here. The collection reflects the artistic tradition rooted in this coastal area.

The museum is located about 5 minutes by taxi from Otsuko Station and provides parking spaces for cars and buses. Opening times throughout the day offer multiple visiting opportunities, with Mondays reserved for closure.

The building was specifically designed to merge artworks with ocean views, an unusual combination for an art museum. This design allows visitors to move between artistic pieces and the natural coastal landscape.

Location: Kitaibaraki

Inception: 1997

Architects: Hiroshi Naito

Official opening: November 8, 1999

Phone: +81(0)293465311

Website: http://tenshin.museum.ibk.ed.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.83950,140.79900

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03