Santō Murakami Memorial Museum of Calligraphy

The museum contains 900 works by Santo Murakami and 4,000 pieces from other calligraphers, displayed in multiple exhibition rooms.

The institution started in 1982 as the Kamiura Town Museum of History and Folklore before becoming dedicated to calligraphy and Santo Murakami's legacy.

The collection presents various Japanese calligraphy styles, including Murakami's methods that emphasized readability and dynamic expression through brushwork.

Located on Omishima Island, the museum opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free admission for visitors under 18 years old.

The 1990 expansion connected the museum to the Kamiura Art Center, which includes a 600-seat multipurpose hall for cultural activities.

Location: Imabari

Inception: 1982

Official opening: April 1982

Address: 〒794-1402 今治市上浦町井口7505 794-1402

Website: https://city.imabari.ehime.jp/museum/santou

GPS coordinates: 34.25564,133.05359

Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:38