MIHO MUSEUM

Miho Museum

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A museum designed by I.M. Pei. It holds special exhibitions of ancient art and antiques, and the architecture itself is worth seeing.

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HighlightsMagnificent architecture designed by I.M. Pei
Precious collection of ancient art and antiques
Extensive collection of Eastern art
Beautiful approach to the museum
Stunning natural landscape

Basic Information

Address: 300 Taidai Momodani, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Shiga

Access: Public Transportation JR Tokaido Main Line (Biwa Lake Line): Approximately 50 minutes by Teisan Konan Kotsu bus bound for Miho Museum from Ishiyama Station. Get off at Miho Museum (MIHO MUSEUM). Shigaraki Kogen Tetsudo (Shigaraki Line): Approximately 20 minutes by Koka City Community Bus (Tashiro, Hata, Tougei no Mori route) from Shigaraki Station. Get off at Bijutsukan (Art Museum). Car From Shin-Meishin Expressway Shigaraki IC: Via National Route 307 and Shiga Prefectural Route 12 (Ritto-Shigaraki Line), approximately 20 minutes. From Meishin Expressway (National Route 25) Imino IC: Head towards Asayama, Marubashira, and Shigaraki, approximately 35 minutes. From Hino Mizukuchi Green Bypass (National Route 307) and National Route 1 (Mizukuchi Road: Nakabata Ramp): Head towards Shigaraki IC and Hirakata, approximately 35 minutes. Taxi Approximately 20 minutes from Shigaraki Station on the Shigaraki Kogen Tetsudo (Shigaraki Line). Show route

Op.Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays during spring, summer, and autumn opening periods (the following weekday if a Monday is a public holiday). Please check the opening calendar as there may be temporary closures for exhibition changes.

Fee: General Admission: ¥1,400

INFO: Free parking is available. Parking for 20 large buses and 300 regular cars. EV charging stations available (200V & 100V, 3 outlets each, free of charge. Cables are not provided).

HP: https://www.miho.jp/

Overview

MIHO MUSEUM, designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, is a museum whose magnificent architecture deeply moves visitors. Designed to blend seamlessly with nature, the museum feels like a different world emerging from the mountains. Its collection of ancient art is world-class, allowing visitors to appreciate precious relics and artifacts from various civilizations, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China. The collection of Eastern art is particularly notable, featuring Buddhist statues, paintings, calligraphy, and more, offering a journey through history and culture. The approach to the museum is also enchanting. The journey from the reception building, through a cherry blossom-lined path, through a tunnel, and finally across a suspension bridge to the exhibition hall feels like an adventure. The museum is surrounded by the lush mountains of Shigaraki, offering breathtaking views. MIHO MUSEUM is truly a sublime space where art, nature, and history converge.