Tomihio Art Museum

Overview

Dedicated to the work of painter and poet Tomihiro Hoshino, the Tomihiro Art Museum is run by the city of Midori, Gunma Prefecture. Hoshino was born in the former Higashi Village of Seta District, now part of Midori, and the museum opened in May 1991 as part of the Michi-no-Eki Tomihiro Art Museum roadside station.

Highlights

• ●A municipal museum devoted to the work of painter and poet Tomihiro Hoshino, a native of Midori
• ●Its location within the Michi-no-Eki Tomihiro Art Museum roadside station
• ●Its history since opening in May 1991
• ●The artist was born in the former Higashi Village, Seta District — now absorbed into the city of Midori

History

The museum's history dates back to its opening on May 12, 1991. At its core are works by Tomihiro Hoshino, a painter and poet born in what was then Higashi Village, Seta District — today part of Midori — and the city continues to operate the museum as a facility within the Michi-no-Eki Tomihiro Art Museum roadside station.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Stop at the Michi-no-Eki Tomihiro Art Museum roadside station
2. 2View the works by Tomihiro Hoshino
3. 3Learn about the background of Hoshino's artistic world from the displays
4. 4Stop by the attached roadside station too, to browse local products and take a break

Did you know?

💡 The museum is set within the Michi-no-Eki Tomihiro Art Museum roadside station.

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