What other travelers are saying about COCONO Art Place, Ono
The gallery was hosting a silkscreen exhibition and workshops. The gallery staff were friendly and helpful. It was a Sunday, so the workshop was a huge success. I also had a great time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rotating contemporary art exhibitions featuring Japanese and international artists across painting, sculpture, installation, and video art. The museum building designed by Nishizawa Ryue (Pritzker Prize winner) is itself an architectural attraction with interconnected glass pavilions.
Photography policies vary by exhibition. Limited English signage and materials may be available. The museum primarily caters to Japanese-speaking visitors.
The museum focuses on rotating temporary exhibitions featuring contemporary Japanese and international artists. The flexible exhibition spaces allow curators to adapt layouts to different artworks and themes.
Outdoor spaces surrounding the museum may display sculpture installations depending on current exhibitions. The grounds integrate art with the natural landscape.
Ono's historic castle town, traditional Echizen lacquerware craft workshops, and local artisan studios. The museum location allows combining contemporary art with exploration of traditional crafts and regional heritage.
This spot, renovated from an old house, is a gallery, craft shop, and cafe. I had lunch at the attached cafe, "Shion." Since it was during a weekday break from work, I didn't get to go inside the gallery, but the crafts and other items were tastefully displayed, and it's a place I'd like to stop by again if I'm in the area.
An old house renovated into an art space
It's a better use of the space than it appears.
Looking at past visit reports, I see that there used to be a cafe and other things here.
Now it's just a quiet, beautiful space.
I stopped by on my way back from Momonga Coffee. There were works by various artists on display, including tableware, accessories, and letter paper, and it was fun just looking around.
In the display case, in addition to roll cakes and puddings, there were a variety of pound cakes made with local sake, as you'd expect from Ono. My husband, who loves sake, bought a Hanagaki pound cake, and I bought a roll cake with fruit on top. The Ippon-gi pound cake with plums also looked delicious.
There was a tatami room in the back, where it seemed like you could eat.
A small child was running around happily, and his mother had to catch him.
This art museum, renovated from an old Japanese house, is small, but the quality of the artworks on display is extremely high. There is also a shop and rest area on site. To be honest, I never expected to find such an amazing art museum in a regional city. Wonderful artworks are displayed in a tranquil, sophisticated space. Because it's a small museum, it's easy to browse. I recommend it even for people who aren't particularly interested in art. There is a free rest area, but it seems there is no cafe at the moment. It may be open on certain days of the week.
