Yamane Art Museum

Yamatane Museum of Art

Museum • 3-chōme-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0012, Japan

4.3(2011 reviews)

Discover the Charm of Japanese Paintings at the Hidden Gem of Hiroo, the Yamane Art Museum

The Yamane Art Museum, where you can appreciate a multitude of Japanese paintings, quietly stands in the serene residential area of Hiroo, Tokyo. Stepping inside, you are enveloped in a calm space filled with the warmth of wood.

Experience Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Japanese Paintings

The Yamane Art Museum is a leading Japanese painting specialty museum with a vast collection of masterpieces from the Meiji era to the present day. Works such as Okamura Togyu's masterpiece 'Daigo' of cherry blossoms, as well as masterpieces by artists like Yokoyama Taikan, Kosugi Hoan, and Higashiyama Kaii, are regularly showcased alongside special exhibitions.

Special Exhibitions Focusing on the Expression of Flowers

The 2024 spring special exhibition, 'Flowers,' brings together works by Japanese painters focusing on the expression of flowers. In addition to the masterpiece 'Daigo' of cherry blossoms, there are also splendid floral works such as Ito Jakuchu's 'Namban Kamo-zu Byobu,' immersing visitors in a world of beauty.

Enjoy Traditional Confections at the Attached Cafe

During breaks from art appreciation, relax at the attached 'Tsubaki' cafe. The cafe offers a set of traditional Japanese confections from the long-established confectionery 'Kikuya,' allowing you to enjoy an elegant flavor inspired by the artwork.

Opportunities to experience the charm of Japanese paintings may be surprisingly rare. However, the Yamane Art Museum offers the chance to appreciate these paintings as well as encounter the works of contemporary artists, making it a hidden gem where you can fully enjoy the allure of Japanese paintings.

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Reviews

5(5 months ago)

Aariel B

One of the best art museums I’ve visited. They have an amazing collection, and the current exhibition is fantastic. There are clearly marked routes to prevent crowds and there is some info provided in English about the pieces. Also has a great little merch shop. Staff were lovely even when I made a mistake with payment. Definitely worth checking it out even if you don’t consider yourself a museum person.

5(a year ago)

Mercedes M

Came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and breezed through the current exhibits in under an hour, so we walked through a second time. The museum was smaller than I expected but I still felt it was worthwhile. If you’re in the mood for more art, head over to the Nezu Art Museum. We had time to kill so we stopped at the museum cafe and enjoyed the tea and sweets.

5(8 months ago)

Peter Elstrom

Hidden spot for small, well curated exhibitions, usually under an hour. Bonus is the cafe with sweets crafted like the artwork. They taste pretty good too.

2(5 months ago)

Ona

The building was large, so I was surprised to find that it was only one floor. For anyone wondering, tickets were 1400yen. No English translations on display, only audio guide. Tbh, I like the elevator more than the exhibition. For us, it wasn’t that interesting, and def not worth the taxi + ticket price.

4(2 years ago)

Harry

The Yamatane Museum of Art is located about a fifteen minute walk from Omotesando station in the basement of an unassuming building. It’s a smaller museum so you should be able to see and enjoy everything in about an hour. The museum is currently featuring an exhibit by the artist, Uemura Shoen. She is famous for her paintings of beautiful women, mostly from the early Showa period. To be honest, I prefer the beauty standards of today’s Japanese women, but nevertheless, the exhibit was well worth the visit. If you have some free time afterwards, the Nezu museum is close by and is a fine museum as well.

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