Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture

Nice sculpture museum. It’s very small but affordable. Students are free and adults are Y300 (~$2.15). We spent about 30-40 min. Building is beautiful and exhibits are impressive. Asahikawa doesn’t have much in the way of tourist attractions outside of the zoo, but this one of the few. It’s worth going just for the building itself.

This is Teijiro Nakahara sculpture museum. This beautiful building was built as meeting room for army officer. Now many sculptures are exhibited in all floor.

Nice place to visit if you are in Asahikawa! It's a combination of science and fun, mostly for kids! Warning, lots of kids!!!! I really didn't expect the place to be this crowded and full of kids! I thought it's a museum only but it turns out that it's a fun type museum Japanese style I guess! If you like to explore Japanese ideas then this is a great place to visit. Not sure if there are any actual classes as the second floor looks like a school with classes for wood works and other interesting stuff!

Kind and happy fullness When you visit here ,you smile and feel free

This information was researched by AI. 🏛️ Nakahara Teijiro Memorial Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Founding and History Establishment and Opening This museum opened on June 1, 1994 (Heisei 6) as a specialized museum commemorating the sculptor Nakahara Teijiro, who left a significant mark on the history of modern Japanese sculpture. Origin Asahikawa City established the museum to honor the achievements of sculptor Nakahara Teijiro and promote sculpture culture. Collection and Exhibition The museum primarily exhibits Nakahara Teijiro's works (12 in total), as well as works by artists who influenced Nakahara, such as Rodin and Ogiwara Morie, as well as contemporary sculptures, including works that won the Nakahara Teijiro Award, established in 1970. Building History The museum building itself is the Asahikawa Kaikosha, a historic Western-style building built in 1902 that served as a social gathering place for former Imperial Japanese Army officers. This building was designated a National Important Cultural Property on May 19, 1989 (Heisei 1). When the museum opened in 1994, this historic building was renovated and utilized. Related Awards/Activities In 1970 (Showa 45), Asahikawa City established the **Nakahara Teijiro Award** to honor the achievements of Teijiro Nakahara. Many of the works awarded by this award are housed in the museum's collection. Renovations From 2012 to 2017, extensive seismic reinforcement and restoration work was carried out, and the museum reopened on October 8, 2017. Asahi 📌 Summary (History Timeline) 1902 – Built as the former Asahikawa Kaikosha (current museum building) 1970 – Asahikawa City established the Nakahara Teijiro Award (founding the museum's collection) 1989 – The building was designated an Important Cultural Property by the national government (the only one in Asahikawa City to do so) June 1, 1994 – Opened as the Nakahara Teijiro Memorial Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum (founded) 2012–2017 – Underwent extensive renovations and seismic reinforcement, and reopened in 2017 Below is my review. I visited the museum after a quick bite at the cafe diagonally across the street. I've been a long-time Asahikawa resident, but recently I've come to realize that my understanding of Asahikawa is shallow. The museum features a variety of exhibits (photography is permitted, but posting to social media is prohibited). Sculptures that capture the life of Teijiro Nakahara are on display throughout the museum. If you visit the museum in conjunction with the neighboring Yasushi Inoue Memorial Museum, it seems to be a good deal to purchase tickets for both. (Free for elementary school students and younger) We hope that both local Asahikawa residents and tourists will take the time to see these valuable exhibits. There is a large parking lot located to the right of the Sculpture Museum. The architecture of the historic Kaikosha building is also a real treat for the eyes.