Adachi Museum of Art

Overview

The Adachi Museum of Art opened in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, in 1970. It houses a collection centered on modern and contemporary nihonga (Japanese paintings), including works by Yokoyama Taikan. The museum is especially celebrated for its expansive Japanese garden.

Highlights

• ●A collection of modern nihonga including works by Yokoyama Taikan
• ●A Japanese garden covering roughly 43,000 square meters
• ●The top three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japan
• ●A hall dedicated to Kitaoji Rosanjin, opened in 2020

History

Zenkō Adachi (1899–1990), a businessman from the Yasugi area, established the museum in 1970 with a focus on modern and contemporary Japanese paintings. The collection includes around 120 works by Yokoyama Taikan among some 2,000 pieces. In April 2020, a separate hall dedicated to the works of Kitaoji Rosanjin was opened.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1View the expansive Japanese garden
2. 2See modern nihonga including works by Yokoyama Taikan
3. 3Appreciate works of pottery and other art
4. 4Visit the hall dedicated to Kitaoji Rosanjin

Did you know?

💡 The museum's garden earned the top three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japan for its elegance.

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