Kurashiki City Art Museum: Modern Art in a Modernist Landmark
Explore modern and contemporary Japanese art in a Kenzo Tange-designed building in the heart of Kurashiki's cultural district.
Housed in a striking modernist building designed by Kenzo Tange, the Kurashiki City Art Museum showcases a collection of modern and contemporary Japanese art, with a focus on artists connected to the Kurashiki area. Originally built as Kurashiki City Hall, the building itself is a work of art.
A brief summary to Kurashiki City Art Museum
- 2 Chome-6-1 Central, Kurashiki, 2 Chome Central, Okayama, 710-0046, JP
- +8186-425-6034
- Visit website
- Tuesday 9 am-5:15 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5:15 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5:15 pm
- Friday 9 am-5:15 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5:15 pm
- Sunday 9 am-5:15 pm
Local tips
- The museum is closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday) and during the New Year holidays.
- Photography is not allowed inside the exhibition rooms.
- Visit the third floor to see the corner dedicated to the works of Yoson Ikeda.
Getting There
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Walking
From Kurashiki Station, take the south exit and walk straight for about 10-15 minutes towards the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. The museum is located on the south side of the historical quarter, across the street from the Kurashiki Museum of Art. No costs are involved.
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Public Transport
From Kurashiki Station, take a bus to the Ohara Bijutsukan bus stop. It's a short 2-minute ride, costing around ¥170. From the bus stop, the museum is a short walk away. Alternatively, take the Ryobi Express bus from Kurashiki Station. The bus fare is approximately ¥40-¥60.
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Taxi
A taxi from Kurashiki Station to the museum takes about 5 minutes and costs approximately ¥700-¥900. Taxis are readily available at the station's south exit.
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