Overview
The Miho Museum is a registered museum in the Shigaraki neighborhood of Koka, Shiga Prefecture, which opened in November 1997. Its architecture was designed by I. M. Pei. The museum is centered on displaying the collection of Mihoko Koyama, who led the religious organization Shinji Shumeikai.
Highlights
- ●Architecture designed by I. M. Pei
- ●A display centered on the collection of Mihoko Koyama, after whom the museum is named
- ●Recognition as architecture awarded the BCS Prize
- ●A setting in the Shigaraki area surrounded by nature
History
The museum opened in November 1997 in the Shigaraki neighborhood of Koka, Shiga Prefecture. Its architecture was designed by I. M. Pei, and it was established to display the collection of Mihoko Koyama, who led the Shinji Shumeikai organization. The museum is named after Mihoko Koyama, and its architecture received the BCS Prize.
Access
The museum lies in the Shigaraki neighborhood of Koka, Shiga Prefecture, and is reached from the surrounding urban area.
Best season
As an indoor facility it can be visited year-round. Because it stands in a setting surrounded by nature, the surrounding scenery changes its character with the seasons.
Map
34.9159, 136.0158 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Follow the approach toward the museum
- 2Experience the spaces of the architecture designed by I. M. Pei
- 3View the display centered on the collection of Mihoko Koyama
- 4Take in the surrounding scenery framed by nature as well
Did you know?
💡 The museum is named after Mihoko Koyama, who was involved in its founding.
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