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Otsuka International Museum of Art

徳島県

4.5

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The art museum in Naruto City that displays reproductions of famous paintings on ceramic plates.

This is a museum that displays ceramic plate reproductions of famous paintings. The viewing space is approximately 4km long. The world's 26 countries' replica paintings are displayed in Japan's largest permanent exhibition space. The big attraction is that you can enjoy the same-sized famous paintings as the original paintings while staying in Japan.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

Point 1

Experience the Feeling of Traveling Abroad by Viewing Famous Paintings from Around the World

At the Otsuka Museum of Art, approximately 1,000 works of art from over 190 museums in 26 countries are on display as full-size replicas of the original pieces. You can experience the feeling of visiting art museums from around the world without leaving Japan, with works such as the "Mona Lisa" from France, "The Birth of Venus" and "The Last Supper" from Italy, and "Guernica" from Spain. Why not take a look at the works from various countries and feel like you're on a trip abroad?

Point 2

Enjoy not only the artwork, but also the space itself

This art museum features "environmental exhibits" that not only display paintings, but also recreate the surrounding space. Of particular note are the spaces that reproduce the Vatican City's "Sistine Chapel" and Italy's "Scrovegni Chapel". The Sistine Chapel (Hall) is a place where the singer Kenshi Yonezu performed at the Kohaku Uta Gassen, so many people may have seen it before. The scale is the same, and it is finely reproduced, so you will be overwhelmed.

Point 3

Touch the Artwork at the Museum

At the Otsuka International Museum, you can actually touch famous paintings, which is usually not allowed in typical art museums! The exhibited works are made of non-degrading ceramic tiles, allowing you to experience the brushstrokes and texture of the paint. Additionally, you can take photos with the artwork, so why not take a shot with your favorite piece or one that catches your eye?

Point 4

See Works that No Longer Exist!

At the Otsuka Museum of Art, you can see replicas of works that no longer exist today. For example, even works that have been lost, such as Van Gogh's "Sunflowers," can be seen. Among them, I highly recommend seeing Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." This work can be viewed with the restored and unrestored versions facing each other, so please compare and see for yourself.

Point 5

Take a Break at a Cafe Offering Local Specialties When You're Tired

Restaurants and cafes are located within the art museum, making it the perfect place to take a break when you're tired from walking around. Highly recommended is the "Cafe de Giverny" on the basement 2nd floor. You can enjoy your meal while overlooking Monet's pond, but the menu is also worth noting. Limited-time menus inspired by the museum's artwork are available, so why not visit and take a break while trying them out?

Point 6

Purchase Souvenirs at the Museum Shop

On the third basement floor, you'll find the museum shop, which sells original art goods and sweets inspired by famous paintings that can only be found here. You can enjoy just looking at the cookies in cans with Van Gogh's works or sweets that collaborate "Mamma Rosa" and "The Milkmaid," a famous confectionery from Tokushima. Be sure to stop by for souvenirs.

Required time

Allow at Least 1.5 Hours to See All the Sights

According to the brochure, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete the model course. However, the Otsuka International Museum has 3 floors underground and 2 floors above ground, with around 1000 exhibits, so it's recommended to set aside at least half a day. You can also shop at the museum shop or take a break at the café, so art lovers can enjoy a whole day there!

Fee

Get a Slightly Cheaper Admission with Advance Tickets

The Otsuka International Museum offers both advance and same-day tickets, with advance tickets being slightly cheaper. The prices are 3,300 yen for adults (3,160 yen for advance tickets), 2,200 yen for university students (2,140 yen), and 550 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school students (530 yen). Students can enter at a discounted rate, but they must present their student ID, so don't forget to bring it! Advance tickets can also be purchased online for easy admission.

Basic Information

	Address	65-1 Fukuike, Naruto-cho, Naruto-shi, Tokushima 772-0053
	Business Hours	Mon: 定休日 Tue: 9:30～17:00 Wed: 9:30～17:00 Thu: 9:30～17:00 Fri: 9:30～17:00 Sat: 9:30～17:00 Sun: 9:30～17:00
	TEL	088-687-3737
	Web Site	https://o-museum.or.jp/

Average Review

4.5

5 Reviews

お昼について、閉館くらいまでいました。 500円かかりますが、解説を聞きながら見た方がいいと思いました。数が多く、最後の方は情報量に頭が、歩き回って足が非常に疲れました。順番に見るのもよいですが、ある程度興味がある作品に絞ってみる方法が良いと思います。実物を見たことがある作品がいくつかありましたが、やはりレプリカなので本物のもつオーラのようなものは感じませんでした。ただ、これだけの有名な作品を一度にたくさん、近くで見れる、ことには価値があると思います。

駐車場に車止めて、無料シャトルバスで移動します。駐車場は高速インター側の第2駐車場の方か空いてる感じしました。中は広く、周ると4キロくらいあるそうです。海外でしか見れない展示品は見事ですね。所々にトイレや長椅子あるので、小休憩も大丈夫です。難点は休日だと、レストラン、喫茶店は列になってますね。自販機は所々にありました。（現金のみ） 1日楽しめる場所だと思います。

徳島空港から車で30分弱、古代から現代までの西洋美術が一堂に展示されているのが、大塚国際美術館です。100もある展示室に1000余点の陶板名画が展示されており、丸一日かけてじっくり鑑賞することができる美術館です。全展示を少し駆け足で頑張って眺めてみましたが、3時間半はかかりました。本当によくこれだけの作品を集められたものだと思います。美術やデザインを学んでいる人や志している人は、この美術館を見学して欲しいです。きっと、得られるものがあると思います。時間が経っても色褪せない展示品は、何十年も経った時、本物の絵画の復元の参考になると思います。入館料はそれなりにしますが、入館すれば納得のプライスです。また、ゴッホの7枚の「ひまわり」が並んでいたり、復元前後のダ・ヴィンチの「最後の晩餐」など、陶板名画だからこそできる展示方法にも感動です。ヨーロッパの大聖堂に展示されている絵画もよいですが、こちらの美術館のように名画を次々に観ていくのは、他にはありませんので、とてもよかったです。入館したら、音声ガイドは借りた方がいいですよ。それぞれの作品の背景の説明が聴こえてくるので、作品への理解が深まります。これほどまでに充実した音声ガイドも他にはないと思います（笑）

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