Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art

Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art

Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art, located at the foot of Mt. Shinobu on the north side of Fukushima City, houses over 2,000 pieces of art, including paintings, block prints, carvings, craft works, and more. Some highlights of the museum's collection include paintings by Shoji Sekine and woodblock prints by Kiyoshi Saito, both of whom were born in Fukushima Prefecture, as well as a collection of impressionist art, and 20th century paintings by artists such as Ben Shahn and Andrew Whyeth.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://art-museum.fcs.ed.jp/English
Contact

(+81) 24-531-5511

Best SeasonAll Year
ParkingFree parking for approx. 150 cars
Related info<u>Hours: </u>9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Admittance until 4:30 PM)


<u>Admission Fees for Regular Exhibitions*</u>:

Adults: 270 yen.

18 years old and younger: Free
*Please note, additional fees apply for temporary exhibitions.
Access Details
Access1 Nishiyozan, Moriai, Fukushima City, Fukushima Pref.
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Getting there

By Car: 15 min from Fukushima Iizaka I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway.

By Bus: Take the Momo-rin Bus from the bus stop No. 9 on the east side of Fukushima Station. Get off at Kenritsu Bijutsukan Iriguchi bus stop. From there, the museum is a 3 min walk.

By Taxi: 5 min from the JR Fukushima Station East Exit

By Train: 2 min walk from Bijutsukan Toshokan Station on the Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line.

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Nature & Scenery

Mt. Azuma-Kofuji

There is a special bus running from Fukushima Station to the Jododaira plateau while the mountain is open. Please visit the Jododaira Sky Access page for more details.Every year in spring, as the snow melts away, it leaves behind the shape of a giant white rabbit on the side of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji. This is called the “seeding rabbit”, and it signals to the people of Fukushima that the farming season has come.From April to November each year, you can experience the beauty of the awe-inspiring natural landscape of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji.Mt. Azuma-Kofuji is an active volcano with an appealing symmetry to it and a soft conical shape; because of these classic features, it was named Kofuji ('little Fuji'), after the iconic Japanese mountain.Thanks to its volcanic ground, the area has given birth to many nearby onsen areas perfect for relaxing, such as Tsuchiyu Onsen and Takayu Onsen.Mt. Azuma-Kofuji is a great destination for those who decide to drive through the area as the Bandai-Azuma Skyline happens to pass just below the crater of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji. Along the roadway is the Jododaira Visitor Center, which offers visitors a place to park, rest up, get a snack, and maybe even buy souvenirs. It is the perfect spot to take a break and explore one of the many short hiking routes to stretch out your muscles after a long car ride. From there, it is just a short hike up to the crater, and there are plenty of other great trails. Circle the crater of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji on a relaxed 40-minute walk and—if you are lucky—enjoy gorgeous views of Fukushima City, Mt. Bandai, and the Urabandai area. But do watch your step as the ground can be uneven and even slippery on grey days. The mountain is open from spring to autumn every year.
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