Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art
A art museum in Tottori — fine collections and architecture.
Overview
The Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art opened on 30 March 2025 in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, a long-awaited prefectural art museum for the region. Designed by a joint venture of Maki and Associates and the Takenaka Corporation, the refined architecture is itself a highlight. Built around artworks transferred from the collection of the Tottori Prefectural Museum, it brings a fresh hub for viewing art to the San'in city of Kurayoshi, an ideal stop to spend unhurried time with art while traveling.
Highlights
- ●A brand-new prefectural art museum opened in 2025
- ●Refined architecture by the Maki and Associates and Takenaka joint venture
- ●A collection transferred from the Tottori Prefectural Museum
- ●The contrast between the adjacent Omido temple ruins and modern architecture
History
This is a relatively new museum, having opened on 30 March 2025. Much of what is displayed is drawn from a collection transferred from the holdings of the Tottori Prefectural Museum. The building was designed by a joint venture of Maki and Associates and the Takenaka Corporation, drawing attention for its architecture even before opening. For special exhibitions and collection details after opening, please check the latest official information.
Access
The museum stands in Kurayoshi, in the central part of Tottori Prefecture. For those arriving by rail, Kurayoshi Station serves as the area gateway. It is best to confirm opening hours, closing days, parking, and access routes from the nearest points through official information before your visit.
Best season
As an indoor facility, it can be enjoyed comfortably year-round regardless of the weather. If you combine it with a stroll around Kurayoshi's white-walled storehouse district, spring and autumn are especially pleasant, and it also makes a comfortable refuge on hot summer or cold winter days.
Map
35.4325, 133.8389 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from Kurayoshi Station to the museum and take in the exterior first
- 2View the collection and special exhibitions inside at your leisure
- 3Touch on ancient history at the neighboring Omido temple ruins
- 4Finish with a walk through Kurayoshi's white-walled storehouse district
Did you know?
💡 Adjacent to the museum lie the ruins of Omido temple, so cutting-edge contemporary architecture and an ancient temple site coexist in the same area, an appealing crossing of history and the present. The involvement of the office of the world-renowned architect Fumihiko Maki is a point architecture lovers will not want to miss.
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