Six fascinating museums and art galleries in the Shizuoka area!
2024-02-21 Management office
Located in the Chubu region, Shizuoka Prefecture is rich in nature, with Mt. Not only that, but its location between Tokyo and Nagoya has led to the development of industry, and the interaction of its people has resulted in a rich cultural variety. In this article, we have selected six museums and art galleries in the Shizuoka area that are very attractive and worth visiting. Why not make them your next excursion?
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Shizuoka Prefectural Art Museum
As its name suggests, the museum is the representative art museum of Shizuoka Prefecture and has been a leader in the cultural culture of the prefecture. "The Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art "is unique not only for its extensive collection of over 2700 items, but also for its location on a hillside 307 meters above sea level, called Mount Yudo-yama. Mt. Udo is a popular night view spot overlooking Shimizu Ward, and is also rich in nature, with cherry blossoms, zelkova trees, and golden osmanthus. Fuji and the Southern Alps can also be enjoyed. The beautiful scenery found around these facilities seems to prepare your mind to embrace the joy and depth of art even before you enter the museum.
Opened in April 1986, the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art is a relatively young museum in the overall category of art museums and museums. The museum aims to be "an open museum ". The museum is famous for its Rodin Pavilion, where 51 sculptures can be viewed in one place.
While many museums focus their art collection on "modern and contemporary art "that is closer to the era in which we live, the museum's collection goes back to a slightly earlier time period. The collection seems to extend back to the early 17th century. The different time periods of the works in the collection mean that many of the works were created based on different standards of beauty than those of the present day. A glimpse into different ways of seeing and ideas is sure to spice up our daily lives.
After taking your time to enjoy the thought-provoking works of art, you will be hungry. There is a restaurant inside the museum, where you can enjoy grilled dishes and fresh pasta made with vegetables from Shizuoka's farm. It is a great way to fill your heart and stomach and return home with a view of the beautiful scenery outside.
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Name: Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
Address: 53-2 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, 422-8002
Hours: 10:00 - 17:30 (Entry until 17:00)
Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Monday and closed the following day)
Phone number: 054-263-5755
Official website: https://spmoa.shizuoka.shizuoka.jp/
Fujinokuni Tea Museum
Shizuoka Prefecture is Japan's leading producer of tea. "Fittingly, the Fujinokuni Tea Museum "is located on the Makinohara Plateau in Shimada City. Opened in the spring of 2018, this new museum dedicated to tea provides a place where children and adults alike can learn about tea while having fun. It also serves as an important center for the accumulation and dissemination of information among tea industry professionals and tea lovers in Japan and abroad.
The permanent exhibition presents a wide and deep range of information on tea. For example, the easy-to-understand exhibits on the origins of tea, the history of tea's spread and development in Japan and around the world, the industry and culture of tea, and its functionality are of great educational value. There is also a wealth of actual literature and tools used for tea. In addition, the "New Era of Tea "section provides information on the effects of tea on our bodies from a medical science perspective and how it can be used.
The garden and teahouse ", which is said to have been constructed by Kobori Enshu, a feudal lord tea master of the Edo period ", are located in the Shomokuro (縦目楼) . Visitors can experience a world that inherits the concept of elegant and modest "Kireisabi "in a restored space. An audio guide provided by the museum director is also available to enhance your learning experience.
When it comes to tea, experiences like the tea ceremony are the best part of the experience. The museum, a leader in the world of tea, offers a wide variety of hands-on classes that are highly recommended. "There are many options to choose from, including the tea ceremony experience "", the matcha grinding experience ", how to make a more delicious cup of tea, and the experience of brewing tea from around the world, such as in Turkey. You will be able to enjoy the world of tea not only with your mind but also with your five senses, which will not only be a learning experience but also a good memory for you.
At the café-restaurant "Marubara (Marubara) ", which is attached to the museum, you can taste sweets and dishes made with tea that can only be found here. From standard menu items such as matcha shiratama (green tea white rice balls) and ochazuke (green tea with rice in green tea) to soba noodles and carbonara (carbonara) made with matcha, there are many unique ideas to choose from. You can enjoy the flavor of tea to the fullest in a stylish and elegant space with a beautiful view of Mt.
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Facility name: Fujinokuni Chanomiyako Museum
Address: 3053-2, Kanaya-Fujimi-cho, Shimada-shi, Shizuoka 428-0034
Phone number: 0547-46-5588
Official website: https://tea-museum.jp/
Shizuoka Hobby Square
Shizuoka Prefecture is rich in nature and trees, and has a long history of woodworking. The best craftsmen from all over the country eventually developed wooden models, which became the origin of plastic models, and Shizuoka Prefecture has now become a major production area in the plastic modeling industry in Japan. In 2011, "Shizuoka Hobby Square "was established to promote the appeal of models and the excellent local industry that Shizuoka Prefecture is proud of.
As an information center for the hobby industry, it is equipped with events, permanent exhibitions, a lounge that can be used as a place for socializing, and an official store. The shop features a lineup of products recommended by various manufacturers, as well as traditional crafts that showcase the skills of master artisans. Furthermore, the best part is that products purchased at the store can be immediately assembled in the craft space. Share a fun time with your family and friends.
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Facility Name: Shizuoka Hobby Square
Address: South Pot Shizuoka 3F, 18-1 Minami-cho, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 422-8067, Japan
Phone number: 054-289-3033
Opening hours: 11:00 - 18:00 (weekdays), 10:00 - 18:00 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is a national holiday, the museum is closed on the following Tuesday)
Official website: https://www.hobbysquare.jp/
Shizuoka City Museum of Art
In addition to the prefectural museums, "the Shizuoka City Museum of Art "also has much to offer. First of all, it has a very accessible location: it opened in 2010 on the third floor of "Aoi Tower ", located at the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station. The basic philosophy of the museum is "to create and disseminate art and culture that enlivens people and the community ", and it supports Shizuoka's art and culture on the same level as the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art.
The museum is a rarity in Japan in that it can be reached from the station without getting wet from the rain. Taking advantage of its location where people can easily gather, the museum welcomes people with the feeling of a town square. The entrance hall is beautiful with soft light coming in during the day and pillars of light at night. With a ceiling height of 6 meters, this vast space is open to visitors at any time. Various events such as concerts, talk events, and screenings are also planned, making this a very open-ended museum that you can try to visit at the slightest opportunity.
Although the museum has no distinctive building and is located in a building, it is spacious and structured enough to display a wide variety of objects. It is designed to display national treasures, important cultural properties, and nationally designated cultural properties. Here, visitors can enjoy art in all directions, without being restricted to a particular genre.
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Name: Shizuoka City Museum of Art
Address: 3F Aoi Tower, 17-1 Konyacho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 420-0852
Phone number: 054-273-1515
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Name: Shizuoka City Museum of Art
Address: 3F Aoi Tower, 17-1 Konyacho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 420-0852
Phone number: 054-273-1515
Official website: https://shizubi.jp/" target="_blank">https://shizubi.jp/
The Loco Museum in the railroad company in Oigawa
The Oigawa railroad runs in a scenic area along the Oigawa River. In the Oigawa railroad, there are many old SLs, Thomas locomotives, and other period cars still running and preserved. The railroad has such a unique character. The Loco Museum is also one of the best museums for railroad lovers.
JR Tokaido line "Kanaya "station is located one stop further from Oigawa kanaya "Shinkanaya "station. Plaza Loco is a commercial facility in front of the station. Loco museum is located in the back of Plaza Loco. The museum is located in the back of Plaza Loco, where exhibits are displayed as if you were back in time to the 1950s. You can see the reproduction of station buildings, small SLs, passenger coaches, and other precious and authentic vehicles that will make you feel nostalgic.
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Facility name: Loco Museum, Oigawa Railway Co.
Address: 2-1112-2 Kanaya-higashi, Shimada-shi, Shizuoka 428-8503
Opening hours: 9:00～18:00
Closed: No holidays in the middle of the year
Phone number: 0547-45-2230
Official website: https://daitetsu.jp/museum
Shizuoka City Toro Museum
The Toro Ruins (Toroiseki) is synonymous with the Yayoi Period as taught in history class, and Toro is located in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City. As the Toro Ruins are famous throughout Japan, a museum has been established to show the daily lives of the people of that time. The museum not only exhibits the ruins, but also provides many hands-on contents that give visitors a real sense of the Yayoi period. A visit with your family is recommended.
The Yayoi period is believed to have been a time when a unique culture developed. The Toro Museum offers a glimpse into a rural landscape that dates back approximately 2,000 years. Thatched dwellings, rice paddies, and the famous stilt warehouses are just some of the sights you may have seen or heard about in textbooks. The same people lived there in those days, and even their daily lives seem to be conveyed through the five senses here.
Simply looking at the ruins gives some idea of what things were like in those days, but there are many things that can only be understood by actually touching and moving them. As the concept of the Toro Museum's "Participatory Experience Museum "conveys, visitors can actually enjoy a variety of hands-on activities while getting a taste of life in those days. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of activities such as making earthenware, starting a fire, and actually cooking with earthenware. Unfortunately, due to coronary infection control measures, the content is limited, but we hope that the options will expand in the future.
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Name: Shizuoka City Toro Museum
Address: 5-10-5, Toro 5-chome, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, 422-8033, Japan
Closed: Mondays, the day after national holidays and substitute holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (12/6 - 1/3)
Phone number: 054-285-0476
Official website: https://www.shizuoka-toromuseum.jp/
summary
These are the six most attractive museums and art museums in the Shizuoka area. In addition to the two legitimate museums in Shizuoka City, there are many other museums with a rich regional flavor. You can visit them as a family in search of a place to learn, or just to admire the beautiful works of art. Enjoy the museum life in the way that suits you best.
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