Akita Museum of Art
ArchitectureTohoku(Akita)
Established: 2013Admission
¥310
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Tadao Ando-designed museum housing Tsuguharu Foujita's massive mural painting.
The Akita Museum of Art, designed by Tadao Ando, is home to Leonard Foujita's monumental painting "Events in Akita," a 3.65 by 20.5-meter canvas that is one of the largest paintings in the world. The museum's triangular reflecting pool and minimalist concrete architecture create a contemplative setting. Foujita (Tsuguharu Fujita) painted this masterwork in just 15 days in 1937, depicting Akita's festivals and daily life.
Architect
Tadao Ando
Highlights
Foujita's monumental "Events in Akita" painting (3.65 x 20.5 meters); Tadao Ando-designed museum with triangular water feature; Contemplative concrete interior spaces; Collection of Foujita's oil paintings and sketches; Views of Senshu Park from the lounge
Access
10-minute walk from JR Akita Station (West Exit). Located in the Senshu Park area, adjacent to the Atorion commercial complex.