Yonago City Museum of Art
A art museum in Tottori — fine collections and architecture.
Overview
Yonago City Museum of Art is a municipal art gallery in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture. Opened in 1983 as the first public art museum in the San'in region, it holds a permanent collection of more than 1,800 works, centered on artists connected to the local area such as Shoji Ueda and Kanji Maeda. After renovations adding a cafe and improving accessibility, it reopened in 2013, and in 2017 it received and displayed a donation of 79 Art Nouveau glass works by Galle and the Daum brothers, making it a beloved hub for the region's art and culture.
Highlights
- ●History as the first public art museum in San'in, opened in 1983
- ●A collection of over 1,800 works by local-linked artists such as Ueda and Maeda
- ●79 Art Nouveau glass works by Galle and the Daum brothers
- ●A comfortable viewing environment with a cafe and accessibility features
History
The museum opened on June 16, 1983 as the first public art museum in the San'in region. It has built its collection chiefly around paintings and photographs by artists tied to Yonago and Tottori, including Shoji Ueda, Kanji Maeda, Katsuta Koda, Shigeji Kunigami, Shindo Tsuji, Takashi Kijima, and Katsushige Nakahashi. On August 17, 2013 it reopened after renovations that included a new cafe and accessibility improvements. In August 2017 it received a donation of 79 Art Nouveau glass works by Galle and the Daum brothers from Yukio Inoue, a businessman living in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, and put them on public display.
Access
The museum stands at Nakamachi in central Yonago, Tottori Prefecture (around 35.43 N, 133.33 E). It can be reached on foot, by local bus, or by car from Yonago Station on the JR San'in Main Line, making it easy to combine with sightseeing or shopping-street strolls in the city center. As opening hours, closed days, and parking may vary by exhibition, please check official information before visiting.
Best season
As an indoor facility, the museum is comfortable to enjoy in any season or weather, and it makes a dependable destination on rainy days, hot summer afternoons, or cold winter days. Timing a visit to a special or featured exhibition makes for an even richer experience. Since current exhibitions and their dates change, it is best to check the schedule via official information when planning your trip.
Map
35.4287, 133.3310 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from Yonago Station to the museum in the city center
- 2Take your time with the permanent collection of local paintings and photographs
- 3Enjoy the Art Nouveau glassworks and any special exhibition
- 4Rest at the in-house cafe, then explore the streets of Yonago
Did you know?
💡 Yonago is also known as a town of photography, and the museum is especially noted for works by the Yonago-connected photographers Shoji Ueda and Teiko Shiotani. As the first public art museum in the San'in region, it has long played a pioneering role in nurturing local art. The Art Nouveau glass collection added in 2017, bearing the names of Galle and the Daum brothers, is a rewarding donated highlight.
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