Simose Art Museum

Overview

Simose Art Museum opened in Otake, Hiroshima Prefecture, in March 2023, designed by architect Shigeru Ban. It stands on a site overlooking Itsukushima and the Seto Inland Sea. Its collection includes hina and other Japanese dolls, glassware by Emile Galle, and paintings by artists such as Pissarro, Matisse, Chagall, and Yokoyama Taikan.

Highlights

• ●A site overlooking Itsukushima and the Seto Inland Sea
• ●Designed by architect Shigeru Ban
• ●Awarded the Prix Versailles in December 2024
• ●A relatively new museum that opened in Otake in 2023

History

The museum opened in Otake, Hiroshima Prefecture, in March 2023. Designed by Shigeru Ban and set on a site overlooking Itsukushima and the Seto Inland Sea, it was awarded the Prix Versailles as the "world's most beautiful museum" in December 2024. Its collection spans Japanese dolls, Galle glassware, and paintings by artists including Pissarro, Matisse, and Chagall.

Map

34.2413, 132.2270 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the museum and view the architecture
2. 2Appreciate the displays of the collection
3. 3Enjoy the views over Itsukushima and the Seto Inland Sea
4. 4Move on to the surrounding town and area

Did you know?

💡 In December 2024 it was awarded the Prix Versailles as the "world's most beautiful museum."

Nearby spots