Chigasaki City Museum

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A museum showcasing approximately 2,000 pieces of art from artists with ties to Chigasaki. Admire works by renowned painters such as Ban Tetsugoro and Keizo Koyama.

Overview

Opened in 1998, the Chigasaki City Museum is a relatively new museum but has already become a beloved part of the community. The museum displays many works featuring Chigasaki's cityscape and nature, offering a glimpse into the local culture and history. Special exhibitions showcase contemporary art and traditional crafts from Japan and abroad, ensuring there's always something new to discover. The surrounding Takasago Green Park boasts a spacious lawn and walking paths, perfect for a stroll or picnic. Chigasaki Station and Chigasaki Beach are within walking distance, making it a convenient spot for sightseeing. The Chigasaki City Museum is a charming place to experience art and nature.

  • Cultural Arts

Basic Information

Address
1-4-45 Higashikaigan-kita, Chigasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken (Next to the Chigasaki City Library, within Takasago Green Park) Search for tourist attractions in Kanagawa
Access
Train: 8-minute walk south from the south exit of JR Chigasaki Station, along Takasago-dori Street. Bus: Take the Eboshi-go Community Bus from the south exit of the same station. Board the Nakaminato-Minamiko Junkan Shiritsu Byoin-sen line (approx. 1 minute) and get off at "②Toshokan-mae" (Library Front). The entrance to Takasago Green Park is about 70 meters from the bus stop. Car: From the Shinshonan Bypass [Chigasaki Kaigan IC], head towards Enoshima (left two lanes), turn left at the [Yanajima] intersection, continue on National Route 134, turn left at the [Yakujyo-mae] intersection, and continue straight for about 800 meters. The museum's parking lot will be on your right. For the shortest route using Google Maps, search for "Chigasaki City Museum Parking Lot" as your destination. Show route
Op.Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)
Cld.Days
Mondays (open on Monday if it's a public holiday, closed the following weekday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd), and occasional temporary closures.
Fee
Varies depending on the exhibition. Please check the exhibition page for details. *Free for high school students and younger, and for people with disabilities and their caregivers.
INFO
Groups of 10 or more people are kindly requested to contact us in advance. *Your cooperation with infection control measures is appreciated. For details, please see here.
HP
https://www.chigasaki-museum.jp/

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