Watanabe Museum of Art
A museum that features samurai culture - a must-see for history enthusiasts!
This museum houses a collection of around 30,000 pieces of antique art. It was founded based on the vision of Hajime Watanabe, a doctor from Tottori City, who wanted to create an art museum where visitors can gain insight into Japanese culturequickly and easily.
In addition to items associated with the Ikeda family, feudal lords of Tottori domain, the museum also boasts one of the finest collections of military gear in the country, including armor and swords. There are also displays of valuable historical documents and luxurious artwork created by aristocrats and feudal lords in the past, alongside folk craft items that offer a glimpse into the lives of the people.
Various events, such as solo exhibitions by artists living in the prefecture and workshops based on specific themes, are held for limited periods.
In addition to items associated with the Ikeda family, feudal lords of Tottori domain, the museum also boasts one of the finest collections of military gear in the country, including armor and swords. There are also displays of valuable historical documents and luxurious artwork created by aristocrats and feudal lords in the past, alongside folk craft items that offer a glimpse into the lives of the people.
Various events, such as solo exhibitions by artists living in the prefecture and workshops based on specific themes, are held for limited periods.
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Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 680-0003 鳥取県鳥取市覚寺55
- Opening Times
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. - Closed
- Tuesday (open on national holidays but closed on the following weekday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 30 - January 2)
- Prices
- Adults: 900 yen
Senior high school and university students: 500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen - Access
- ・Approx. 10 minutes by car from Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport
・Approx. 10 minutes by car from Tottori-nishi IC on the San'in Expressway
・Approx. 15 minutes by bus from Tottori Station; alight at “Watanabe Bijutsukan Mae” and you will see it
・(Weekends and holidays only) Approx. 16 minutes by Loop Kirinjishi Bus from Tottori Station; alight at “Watanabe Museum” - Car Park
- 30 spaces
- Website
- Official website（Japanese）
