Sagawa Art Museum
The Sagawa Art Museum is located on the shores of Lake Biwa and is known as the "museum that floats on water." The design of the museum harmonizes with the vast water garden on the premises, creating a captivating beauty of space formed by light and shadow. It primarily showcases works by renowned Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, sculptor Chūryō Satō, and ceramic artist Ki-sama Rakuzan, each with their own unique exhibition space. Throughout the year, special exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and museum concerts are also held. The museum's design has received the Good Design Award, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty of both art and architecture.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Sagawa Art Museum
- Location
- 〒524-0102 2891 Kitagawa, Mizuhodacho, Moriyama-shi, Shiga-ken, Japan
- Access
- From JR Biwako Line Moriyama Station, take the Omi Railway Bus bound for Sagawa Art Museum for 31 minutes and get off at Sagawa Art Museum Mae bus stop.
About 30 minutes from Meishin Expressway "Seta NishI IC".
About 15 minutes from Kosei Road "Mano IC".
About 30 minutes from Meishin Expressway "Ritto IC". - Parking
- Approximately 70 vehicles.
- Business Hours
- 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Monday
- Fees
- General: 1,000 yen, High school and university students: 600 yen.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：077-585-7800
- Official Website
