Sezon Museum of Modern Art

The Sezon Museum of Modern Art is an art museum in Nagakura housed within a building designed by architect Kiyonori Kikutake. The structure contains multiple exhibition spaces arranged to display artworks throughout its interior.

The museum was founded in 1962 as the Takanawa Art Museum in Tokyo before relocating to Nagakura in 1981. The move brought a change in direction and identity for the institution.

The museum displays works by Japanese and international artists that visitors encounter while moving through the galleries. The collection offers insight into contemporary creations from various regions and periods.

The museum sits near Karuizawa Station and opens seasonally from April through November. Visitors should plan time to walk through multiple gallery spaces at a comfortable pace.

The museum houses an extensive library of art publications and research materials open to visitors with serious interest in the subject. This resource offers visitors a chance to explore art scholarship beyond what the galleries display.

Location: Nagakura

Inception: 1981

Architects: Kiyonori Kikutake

Official opening: 1962

Website: https://smma.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.36981,138.58078

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28