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The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art
Adam HackerA “must see” in Shimane, go to the Adachi Museum of Art. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away between drama..
Adachi Museum of Art
Adachi is in the rural area of Yasugi, tucked away between the dramatic Shimane Mountains in a long, flat valley. The Adachi Art Museum was founded by Adachi Zenko in 1980 to combine his passion for Japanese art and landscaping. He hoped that Viewing the gardens and works of art together would increase people's appreciation and interest in Japanese art.
Notice
The Annex periodically closes throughout the year — please check the official site.
Known for its artifacts, ceramics, and a collection of very ornate paper walls, the museum is best known for its award-winning garden. The Adachi Art Museum has a collection of nearly 1,300 paintings and artworks from the twentieth century that rotates seasonally. There is also a permanent exhibition of Yokoyama Taikan paintings.
Overview
Address
320 Fukukawa-cho, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture 692-0064 (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 17:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 17:00
Thursday
9:00 - 17:00
Friday
9:00 - 17:00
Saturday
9:00 - 17:00
Sunday
9:00 - 17:00
Holidays
9:00 - 17:00
Price
¥2300
Phone Number
+81 854-28-7111Website
Highlights
Adachi Museum of Art
Adachi Museum's impeccable gardens are thanks to the devotion of founder, Adachi Zenko. There are six different gardens covering 165,000 square meters in area. These include the Dry Landscape Garden, the Moss Garden, the White Gravel and Pine Garden, the Pond Garden, the Reception Garden and the Tea Garden.
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Japanese Paintings
A collection of masterpieces curated by the museum's founder, Adachi Zenko (1899–1990). Explore modern Japanese art as envisioned by the greats like Yokoyama Taikan, Takeuchi Seiho or Uemura Shoen. As well as four exhibitions per year, 70 permanent works are on display at the Yokoyama Taikan Special Exhibition Roon, and the Main- and Attached Exhibition Rooms. The Annex also holds a contemporary Japanese painting collection.
Tea House Juraku-an
Matcha green tea is served to seated guests for ¥1,000 who can also enjoy the view of the twin 'Living Canvases'.
General Amenities
- Free parking
- Restroom
- Non-smoking
What's unique
- Michelin ★★★
Accessibility
- Disabled parking
- Pushchair rental
- Wheelchair rental
- Multi-purpose toilet
Access
By train The closest station, JR Yasugi Station, can be reached from Okayama in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Note: a free shuttle bus runs between the station and the museum about twice an hour. It is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with baggage limits applying when near capacity (28 people). Storage lockers are available at the station.
By car Ten minute drive from from the Yasugi IC (expressway) – turn left at the 5th set of traffic lights after exiting the IC and continue straight for about 5 km.
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