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Adachi Museum of Art

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The modern art museum with the most beautiful garden in Japan.

This museum houses works of art from the Nakanishi Koji Collection, including modern Japanese paintings, ceramics, and children's paintings. The Adachi Museum of Art also has a Japanese garden, which has been ranked first in the Japanese garden rankings for many years and is considered the most beautiful in Japan. While the art is certainly worth seeing, the Japanese garden, which has been ranked number one in Japan, is a must-see spot.

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Exhibiting the Works of Many Artists Who Colored Art History

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Adachi Museum of Art is known for its collection of over 130 works by Yokoyama Taikan. In particular, "Autumn Leaves," which combines deep red autumn leaves, flowing ultramarine water, and platinum mud ripples, is one of Taikan's representative works and a large-scale piece measuring about 3.6 meters wide. Adachi Museum of Art is also known for its beautiful Japanese garden, making it attractive to enjoy both the Japanese garden and Yokoyama Taikan's works at the same time. In addition to Yokoyama Taikan, Adachi Museum of Art exhibits the works of many artists who have colored Japan's art history, such as Kikuchi Yosai, Suzuki Kiitsu, and Kano Hogyo. Adachi Museum of Art celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020 and continues to attract attention as an attractive facility, with the newly opened "Rozan-an" adding to its appeal.

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Japan's Top-Ranked Japanese Garden!

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The Japanese garden at the Adachi Museum of Art has been selected as Japan's top garden for 20 consecutive years. The magnificent garden expresses the grandeur of nature by incorporating mountains and ponds on a vast site. During the summer, the garden's dedicated gardener performs pruning work on the red pine trees, carefully removing old leaves by hand and using a bamboo broom to brush off old bark to maintain its beauty. In the spring, visitors can enjoy about 50 types of plants, including cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. The museum's exhibition room, which surrounds the garden, offers views of the garden's scenery throughout the four seasons. The Adachi Museum of Art's garden has also been awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan, making it a must-see destination for travelers who want to see Japan's beautiful gardens.

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A Building with a Japanese-Modern Design in White!

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The building of the Adachi Museum of Art is also one of the attractions. The building has a Japanese-modern design with white as the main color, and it's integrated with the museum and garden. In 2020, a new building called the Rosanjin Kitaoji Pavilion opened, adding even more attractions. Inside the museum, there are exhibition rooms, tea rooms, and a museum shop. The exhibition rooms display modern Japanese paintings, mainly focusing on Yokoyama Taikan, a painter from Shimane Prefecture. The tea rooms offer a view of the garden while enjoying tea, and the museum shop sells original souvenirs. The building itself has a Japanese-style architecture with a modern design, creating a charming space along with the museum's collection!

Point 4

Shop for Original Goods!

The museum shop at the Adachi Museum of Art is located near the entrance of the museum and can be used freely without purchasing an admission ticket. Inside the shop, postcards and books of artworks by Yokoyama Taikan and Kitaoji Rosanjin, original goods from the Adachi Museum of Art, and souvenirs from Shimane Prefecture are sold. In particular, the museum's original goods, such as tissue cases, smartphone cases, and hand towels featuring the designs of the artworks, are attractive as they can only be purchased at the museum. In addition, souvenirs such as tea and persimmons harvested around the Adachi Museum of Art are also sold. When visiting the Adachi Museum of Art, why not visit the museum shop as well as the artworks?

Point 5

Enjoy the Exceptional View from the Castle Tower of Matsue Castle!

Matsue Castle is one of the 12 remaining castles with a castle tower in Japan and has been designated as a national treasure. During a major renovation in the mid-Edo period, the castle tower was also refurbished, becoming the current form of the Matsue Castle tower. With a history of over 400 years since its construction, it is loved by many tourists as the finest castle in the San'in region with a surviving castle tower. From the top floor Tengu Room, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Matsue city and Lake Shinji, making the view exceptional. Inside Matsue Castle, there are historical buildings, artifacts, and beautiful gardens where you can learn about its deep history and culture. In addition, there are plenty of souvenirs and gourmet foods available within the castle, making it a recommended spot to visit along with the Adachi Museum of Art!

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A Modern Art Museum where you can see Yokoyama Taikan's Works!

The Adachi Museum of Art is a famous tourist spot as a Japanese modern art museum. It's a registered museum operated by the Adachi Museum of Art Public Interest Foundation, and it exhibits and holds over 130 pieces of Yokoyama Taikan's artwork. In addition, the garden adjacent to the museum is so beautiful that it has been ranked first in Japan for 20 consecutive years, attracting many tourists from both Japan and abroad. The garden is maintained by a dedicated gardener who performs tasks such as pruning red pines, shaping trees by hand with old leaves, and using bamboo brooms to scrub. In 2020, the Rokusoan Museum was opened, adding a new attraction to the Adachi Museum of Art. The museum's collection and garden offer various expressions that change with the seasons, allowing you to feel Japan's four seasons. The Adachi Museum of Art is an attractive place where you can enjoy Japanese painting and gardens!

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