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Sagawa Art Museum
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Sagawa Art Museum opened in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on 22 March 1998. The museum stages temporary exhibitions and houses a permanent collection which includes a bronze bell dating to 858 that has been designated a National Treasure.
Nearby attractions
Moriyama Park
Mizuhocho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0102, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Moriyamashiogensui
1277-7 Mizuhocho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0102, Japan
Chanponteiso Mizuhoten
1263-6 Mizuhocho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0102, Japan
凜屋珈琲舎 守山店
1276-1 Mizuhocho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0102, Japan
Rairaitei - Moriyama
Japan, 〒524-0102 Shiga, Moriyama, Mizuhocho, 北川1357-2
DINING ROOM BY THE BIWAKO
Japan, 〒524-0102 Shiga, Moriyama, Mizuhocho, 1380-1 1F ヤンマーマリーナ内 SETRE MARINA BIWAKO
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Sagawa Art Museum

2891-44 Mizuhocho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0102, Japan
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Sagawa Art Museum opened in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on 22 March 1998. The museum stages temporary exhibitions and houses a permanent collection which includes a bronze bell dating to 858 that has been designated a National Treasure.

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attractions: Moriyama Park, restaurants: Moriyamashiogensui, Chanponteiso Mizuhoten, 凜屋珈琲舎 守山店, Rairaitei - Moriyama, DINING ROOM BY THE BIWAKO
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sagawa-artmuseum.or.jp

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Moriyamashiogensui

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Moriyamashiogensui

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5y

It's a beautiful piece of architecture that cleverly makes use of its interior to showcase some breathtaking art. Some areas can seem a little high brow, however for how cheap it is to visit they really do encourage people of all walks of life to visit. They are friendly towards children too, the AH! Exhibition was on during my visit and had many interactive pieces of art to help encourage a growing mind and it was one of the most fun experiences I've seen at a gallery.

Overall this was a wonderful place and I'd encourage anyone and...

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8y

A good museum with unique theme. The name may suggest that it's about something else, but this museum is actually founded by the Sagawa Foundation separately from the company (besides shipping crates and trucks, Sagawa really likes art!). There are rotating themes here. The place is very clean and the staff is always on full attention. The signs and descriptions for the articles however are usually in Japanese only.

Disclosure: I was given a free visit, but writing a review is not...

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12w

テレビの旅番組や雑誌で幾度となくその姿を目にして以来、ずっと訪れたいと願っていた「水に浮かぶ美術館」、佐川美術館へ先日ついに行くことができました。京都から少し離れた滋賀県に位置していますが、そのためにかえって静かで、心からアートに浸れるのではないかと期待を胸に、車を走らせたのです。

到着してまず息をのんだのは、その美しい建築でした。美術館全体が浅い水盤に囲まれていて、まるで建物が湖面に浮かんでいるかのようです。この「水上の美術館」という呼び名は、まさにその通りでした。特に晴れた日だったため、水面に反射した太陽の光が建物の壁や天井に揺らめき、時間とともに表情を変えていくのが本当に幻想的で、ずっと見ていても飽きることがありませんでした。もし、今度訪れるなら、雨の日に来て、大きな屋根から水面に落ちる雨水が作る無数の波紋をゆっくりと眺めてみたいものです。建物の外観だけでなく、内部の空間もとても贅沢に作られていて、ゆったりとした時間の流れを感じることができました。

この美術館は、ただ美術品を展示するだけでなく、建物そのものが一つの芸術作品だということを強く感じさせます。平屋で和風のシルエットを持ちながら、モダンなデザインが見事に調和していました。特に、茶道の空間として有名な「樂吉左衛門館」は、本館とは異なる、光を抑えた神秘的な空間で、非常に印象的でした。私は残念ながら予約が取れなかったので、次回はぜひ特別な茶室を見学してみたいです。

常設展示では、日本画家の平山郁夫さんや彫刻家の佐藤忠良さんの素晴らしい作品をじっくりと鑑賞することができました。平山さんのシルクロードを題材にした壮大な作品群は、日常を忘れさせてくれるようなスケールで、心を奪われました。佐藤さんの彫刻も、それぞれが生きているかのように生き生きとしていて、とても魅力的でした。期間限定の企画展も非常に充実していて、私が訪れた時は、ゴッホやサグラダファミリアの企画展が開催されていました。それぞれの展示室はゆったりと配置されており、作品一つひとつにじっくりと向き合えるのが本当に嬉しかったです。

美術鑑賞の合間に、中央にあるカフェに立ち寄りました。窓の外に広がる水盤の景色を眺めながら、美味しいお蕎麦やコーヒーをゆっくりと楽しむことができ、心も体もリフレッシュできました。カフェだけでなく、美術館のスタッフの方々がとても親切で、温かい心遣いが感じられたのも、とても好印象でした。

この美術館は、都会の喧騒から離れて、静かで穏やかな時間を過ごしたい人には最高の場所だと感じました。駐車場が無料で、アクセスは車かバスになりますが、少し遠くても訪れる価値は十分にあります。芸術作品はもちろんのこと、光と水が織りなす建築の美しさ、そしてその空間が与えてくれる静けさは、精神的に疲れた心を癒し、また新しいインスピレーションを与えてくれるようでした。この場所は、単なる美術館ではなく、心の奥深くに響く、特別な体験ができる場所です。ぜひ、多くの人にこの感動を味...

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It's a beautiful piece of architecture that cleverly makes use of its interior to showcase some breathtaking art. Some areas can seem a little high brow, however for how cheap it is to visit they really do encourage people of all walks of life to visit. They are friendly towards children too, the AH! Exhibition was on during my visit and had many interactive pieces of art to help encourage a growing mind and it was one of the most fun experiences I've seen at a gallery. Overall this was a wonderful place and I'd encourage anyone and everyone to go.
HK. CyberHK. Cyber
無機質ながらも整然とした神殿のような建物、水面に浮かぶ佐藤忠良氏の彫刻作品、陰影を巧みに利用した館内、単に美術品を展示する美術館ではなく、建物そのものが素晴らしい美術的センスに溢れている。特に晴れた日には水面に照り返された陽の光が天井や壁に映り、時間と共に変化する様子を楽しむことも出来る。 美術品の展示の仕方は極めてシンプルで、余計な説明も少なく、全て観覧者の想像を掻き立てるように展示されている。日本語だけでなく英語の説明文も併記されているため、海外観光客も充分に楽しむことが出来る。 基本的に車で来る場所であり、バスの本数は多くは無い。予め時刻表等を確認して利用することをお勧めする。 是非ともお勧めしたい、展示されている美術品だけでなく建物そのものが素晴らしい美術館である。 The museum itself is full of wonderful artistic sensibilities: the inorganic yet orderly temple-like building, the sculptures by Churyo Sato arranged as if floating on the water surface, and the interior of the museum with its skillful use of shadows. Especially on a sunny day, the sunlight shining on the surface of the water reflects on the ceiling and walls, and you can enjoy how it changes with time. The artworks are displayed in a very simple way, with few explanations, and all of them are designed to stimulate the visitors' imagination. The explanations are not only in Japanese but also in English, making it possible for overseas visitors to enjoy the exhibits. Basically, it is a place to come by car, and there are not many buses. So it is recommended to check the timetable beforehand. I highly recommend this art museum, not only for the artworks on display but also for enjoying the building itself.
Edward C.Edward C.
Entrance fee is JPY1000 for adults, the museum mainly involves collections of artworks of Ikuo Hirayama, Sato Churyo and Kichizaemon Raku. It’s to bring us to understand the origins of Japanese artworks, and to a certain extent it’s actually a very good place to visit, very nice “floating” and contemporary building. I personally quite like the works from Sato Churyo, very lively sculptures!
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It's a beautiful piece of architecture that cleverly makes use of its interior to showcase some breathtaking art. Some areas can seem a little high brow, however for how cheap it is to visit they really do encourage people of all walks of life to visit. They are friendly towards children too, the AH! Exhibition was on during my visit and had many interactive pieces of art to help encourage a growing mind and it was one of the most fun experiences I've seen at a gallery. Overall this was a wonderful place and I'd encourage anyone and everyone to go.
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無機質ながらも整然とした神殿のような建物、水面に浮かぶ佐藤忠良氏の彫刻作品、陰影を巧みに利用した館内、単に美術品を展示する美術館ではなく、建物そのものが素晴らしい美術的センスに溢れている。特に晴れた日には水面に照り返された陽の光が天井や壁に映り、時間と共に変化する様子を楽しむことも出来る。 美術品の展示の仕方は極めてシンプルで、余計な説明も少なく、全て観覧者の想像を掻き立てるように展示されている。日本語だけでなく英語の説明文も併記されているため、海外観光客も充分に楽しむことが出来る。 基本的に車で来る場所であり、バスの本数は多くは無い。予め時刻表等を確認して利用することをお勧めする。 是非ともお勧めしたい、展示されている美術品だけでなく建物そのものが素晴らしい美術館である。 The museum itself is full of wonderful artistic sensibilities: the inorganic yet orderly temple-like building, the sculptures by Churyo Sato arranged as if floating on the water surface, and the interior of the museum with its skillful use of shadows. Especially on a sunny day, the sunlight shining on the surface of the water reflects on the ceiling and walls, and you can enjoy how it changes with time. The artworks are displayed in a very simple way, with few explanations, and all of them are designed to stimulate the visitors' imagination. The explanations are not only in Japanese but also in English, making it possible for overseas visitors to enjoy the exhibits. Basically, it is a place to come by car, and there are not many buses. So it is recommended to check the timetable beforehand. I highly recommend this art museum, not only for the artworks on display but also for enjoying the building itself.
HK. Cyber

HK. Cyber

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Entrance fee is JPY1000 for adults, the museum mainly involves collections of artworks of Ikuo Hirayama, Sato Churyo and Kichizaemon Raku. It’s to bring us to understand the origins of Japanese artworks, and to a certain extent it’s actually a very good place to visit, very nice “floating” and contemporary building. I personally quite like the works from Sato Churyo, very lively sculptures!
Edward C.

Edward C.

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