Ohara Museum of Art
The Ohara Museum of Art, established in 1930 by Kurashiki businessman Ohara Sozaburo, is Japan's first private Western art museum. It features globally renowned Western masterpieces, including El Greco's "Annunciation," Claude Monet's "Water Lilies," and works by Gauguin and Renoir. The museum houses about 3,000 artworks, including ancient Egyptian art and modern Japanese art. In addition to the main building, there are branch facilities and a craft and eastern art gallery, making it a must-visit spot when exploring the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Ohara Museum of Art
- Location
- 〒710-0046 1-1-15 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- 15 minutes on foot from JR Sanyo Main Line Kurashiki Station.
About 20 minutes from Kurashiki IC on the Sanyo Expressway or Hayashima IC on the Seto Chuo Expressway. - Parking
- Please use the paid parking facilities nearby.
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last admission at 5:00 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Closed on Mondays (open on holidays), at the end of the year, and from late July to August. Open all October. Only the main building is open on New Year's Day.
- Fees
- Adults: 2,000 yen, Junior high and high school students: 500 yen, Children under elementary school age: free.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number： 086-422-0005
- Official Website
