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Sagawa Art Museum
佐川美術館
琵琶湖を望む豊かな自然の中に位置し、日本画家の平山郁夫、彫刻家の佐藤忠良、陶芸家の樂吉左衞門などの日本を代表する芸術家の作品を展示しています。
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Sagawa Art Museum opened in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on 22 March 1998. The museum stages temporary exhibitions and houses a permanent collection which includes a bronze bell dating to 858 that has been designated a National Treasure.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Notable Works
- 梵鐘Wikipedia (ja)
国宝
- 焼貫黒樂茶碗 銘 海市Wikipedia (ja)樂吉左衞門
- 焼貫黒樂茶碗 銘 篠舟Wikipedia (ja)樂吉左衞門
- ボタンWikipedia (ja)佐藤忠良
- スイス帽の未菜Wikipedia (ja)佐藤忠良
- 帽子・夏Wikipedia (ja)佐藤忠良
- 楼蘭の月Wikipedia (ja)平山郁夫
- 楼蘭の夕Wikipedia (ja)平山郁夫
- 楼蘭の朝Wikipedia (ja)平山郁夫
- 平和の祈り サラエボ戦跡Wikipedia (ja)平山郁夫
- Bronze bellWikipedia (en)
National Treasure
Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
No current exhibition data is available yet.
Past exhibitions (6)
- Past
Kichizaemon X: Saito Takashi × Raku Kichizaemon XV - Jikinyū
2020Sep5(Sat)–2021Mar21(Sun)An exhibition juxtaposing Saito Takashi's black imagery with Raku Jikinyū's tea bowls, exploring their shared spirituality.
OFFICIALSaito Takashi · Raku Kichizaemon XV - Jikinyū#Takashi Saito#Raku Kichizaemon XV Jikinyu#Tea Bowls#Black Imagery - Past
The 75th Anniversary of the Moomins The Moomin Comics The first public showing of comic strips and sketches drawn by Tove and Lars Jansson
2020Oct24(Sat)–2021Jan11(Mon)Discover over 280 original Moomin comic strip drawings by Tove and Lars Jansson, shown for the first time in Japan.
OFFICIALTove Jansson · Lars Jansson#Moomins#Tove Jansson#Lars Jansson#Comic Strips - Past
The 90th Anniversary of his Birth Hirayama Ikuo The Eternal Silk Road
2020Sep5(Sat)–Nov23(Mon)Celebrate Hirayama Ikuo's 90th birthday with his Nihonga masterpieces inspired by the Silk Road and Buddhism.
OFFICIALHirayama Ikuo#Hirayama Ikuo#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Silk Road#Buddhism - Past
Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō by Yamashita Kiyoshi
2020Jul4(Sat)–Aug30(Sun)An exhibition of Yamashita Kiyoshi's iconic woodblock print series, Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.
OFFICIALYamashita Kiyoshi#Yamashita Kiyoshi#The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido#Woodblock Print#Naive Art - Past
Utagawa Hiroshige Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō and Setsugetsuka Lyrical world
2020Jul4(Sat)–Aug30(Sun)Explore the lyrical world of Utagawa Hiroshige, featuring his iconic Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō and diverse works.
OFFICIALUtagawa Hiroshige#Ukiyo-e#Utagawa Hiroshige#The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō#Woodblock Print - Past
Creator of Japanese Animation Art Yamamoto Nizo Castle in the Sky, Grave of the Fireflies, Princess Mononoke, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
2020Apr4(Sat)–Jun7(Sun)An exhibition showcasing ~230 hand-painted anime background art, sketches, and image boards by acclaimed art director Yamamoto Nizo.
OFFICIALYamamoto Nizo#Nizo Yamamoto#Japanese Animation#Animation Background Art#Castle in the Sky
Museum basics
- Founded
- 1998
- Architect
- 竹中工務店
- Building completed
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- Renovated
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- Director
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- Operated by
- 公益財団法人SGH文化スポーツ振興財団
- Annual visitors
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- National treasures
- 1
- Important cultural properties
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- Site area
- 28,872 m²
- Floor area
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- Exhibition area
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- Architectural features
- 楽吉左衛門館の茶室（チタン製屋根）
- 水庭（人工池）に浮かぶように見える2棟の切妻屋根の展示館
- Accreditations
- 滋賀県の登録博物館
- Awards
- グッドデザイン賞 (2008)
- 日本建築学会賞 作品選奨 (2000)
- 国際照明デザイナーズ協会照明デザイン賞 優秀賞 (1999)
- 照明普及賞 優秀照明施設賞 (1998)
Visit info
- Hours
Mon closed Tue 09:30-17:00 Wed 09:30-17:00 Thu 09:30-17:00 Fri 09:30-17:00 Sat 09:30-17:00 Sun 09:30-17:00 - Tickets
- 大人1,200円
- 大人（20名以上の団体）1,000円
- 高校生・大学生500円
- 高校生・大学生（20名以上の団体）300円
- 小・中学生無料
- 未就学児無料
- 障がい者手帳をお持ちの方およびその介護者1名無料
- Avg. visit time
- —
- Reservation
- Not required
- Nearest station
- JR湖西線 堅田駅からバスで約15分
- Address
- 〒524-0102 Moriyama 滋賀県守山市水保町北川2891
Note: 月曜日（月曜日が祝日の場合は翌日休館）、年末年始、展示替え期間中
Rules & amenities
- Photography
- Restricted
- Audio guide langs
- —
- Wheelchair
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- Kid-friendly
- Yes
- Café
- Yes
- Shop
- Yes
Collection
- Collection size
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- Top departments
- 十五代樂吉左衛門の陶芸（樂焼）
- 佐藤忠良の彫刻
- 平山郁夫の日本画
- Featured artists
- 十五代樂吉左衛門
- 佐藤忠良
- 平山郁夫
- Raku Kichizaemon XV - Jikinyū
- Sato Churyo
More info
- Official site
- www.sagawa-artmuseum.or.jp/en ↗
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia ↗
- Social
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
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