Hakutsuru Fine Art Museum

Hakutsuru Fine Art Museum is an art collection in Sumiyoshi Yamate housing works from multiple cultures and periods. The holdings include Asian bronzes, ceramics, silverware, mirrors, jewelry, manuscripts, and traditional Japanese paintings spanning centuries.

The museum opened in 1934 after the seventh president of Hakutsuru Sake Brewery assembled his personal collection over many years. His passion for acquiring artworks before 1900 formed the foundation for the institution.

The collection reflects how Japanese patrons valued refined taste and craftsmanship in earlier times. Visitors observe artworks that shaped what was considered worthy of preservation and display in Japanese society.

The museum is accessible by bus from nearby train stations with a short ride to the location. Visitors should plan for a couple of hours to walk through the galleries and view the works at a comfortable pace.

A dedicated section displays carpets from the Near East, representing a rare and extensive collection of its kind in the country. The area added in the 1990s stands out as an unexpected focus among the broader art holdings.

Location: Sumiyoshi Yamate

Inception: 1934

Official opening: May 1934

Website: http://hakutsuru.co.jp/english/culture/artmuseum.html

GPS coordinates: 34.73083,135.25833

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44