What other travelers are saying about Himeji City Museum of Art
210¥ per an adult. A great art musuem and a place to cool down. The little cafe had juice and a donut!
Took me 30 minutes to get through the first floor and have a snack. The 2nd floor was closed.
Decent permanent and temporary exhibit. Primarily came for the TeamLab exhibit and it was ok--the one in Odaiba is definitely a lot better. The art permanent exhibit is ok, there were a couple cool paintings. Place is pretty small, probably at most a one hour visit.
The Museum of Art is well worth a visit.
If you would like a beautiful photo opportunity of Himeji Castle at night, visit the small walking path behind the Himeji City Museum of Art where tall thick tree trunks are scattered near the castle wall.
It's worth a visit.
A nice little art museum, it took me about 45 minutes to see all of it, including the special exhibit which is the longest segment by far, so not the most expansive collection. There is no info in English except for a blurb about the permanent gallery which explains where it came from. Otherwise titles are in their original language and any info in the piece/artist is in Japanese. Definitely a museum for those who are really interested in art as there is nothing so incredible in the normal collection that you need to see.
Himeji City Museum of Art is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). The museum is closed on Mondays and during New Year holidays. General admission is 210 yen for adults, with discounts available for students and seniors. Special exhibition fees may vary.
Himeji City Museum of Art is easily accessible from JR Himeji Station. Take a 15-minute walk north from the station, or use local buses that stop near the museum. The museum is located close to Himeji Castle, making it convenient to visit both attractions in one trip.
Himeji City Museum of Art features contemporary Japanese art, Western paintings, sculptures, and rotating special exhibitions. The museum showcases works by local Hyogo Prefecture artists alongside international pieces. The permanent collection includes modern paintings, ceramics, and traditional Japanese artworks.
Yes, Himeji City Museum of Art and Himeji Castle make an excellent combination for a day trip. Both attractions are within walking distance of each other and JR Himeji Station. Many visitors explore the museum's art collections before or after touring the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle.
Himeji City Museum of Art provides some English signage and brochures for international tourists. While most detailed descriptions are in Japanese, basic information about major artworks and exhibitions is available in English. Audio guides may be available for special exhibitions.
