Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum — Attraction in Osaka

Art pieces and 3D movies are quite wonderful, the experience however was made unpleasant by very uptight staff. Went there with my eldest girl of 8 years old and yes she knows the proper etiquette in an art museum. Regardless, while grateful for the staff's initial reminders (the usual - quiet, no running etc, which she wasn't doing anyway), we got about another 3-4 reminders from various staff almost whenever they lay eyes on her when she wasn't even doing anything. Was told that I MUST hold her hand, and that NO she is not even allowed to gently flick her paper 3D glasses (just like anyone would flick an entry ticket in their hands). Trust me, we were quiet like mice and probably the most well behaved there.

The most uptight experience I have ever had in a museum, to the extent I felt being discriminated against simply because she was a primary schooler. Oh and by the way, there were adult group visitors chit chatting all along and no, they didn't get any...

This is perhaps my favorite museum that I have been to EVER. Koji Kinutani’s work is breathtaking and absolutely worth the visit. He uses vibrant colors to bring Japanese culture, history, and religion to life all while spreading positive messages about peace, cooperation, and respecting the environment. Many of the paintings in the exhibit are HUGE. Some paintings are intense while others are playful, but each one is unique and beautiful. When you enter, you are treated to a 3D movie that ties all of his various paintings of the most recent exhibit together. Much of the museum does not allow for photography, but I have included some pictures of areas where photos were allowed as well as some postcards from the souvenir shop. If you are in Osaka, you MUST check out this special museum. You will be...

The admission price is reasonable for the amount of art and quality on display. I think it was quite a unique experience with the 3d art video at the video followed by the galleries. There's a workshop open to the public on certain dates that seems like it would be a fun experience. The artistic expression of Kinutani is something that I think anyone can enjoy looking at for a while and pondering whatever comes to mind.

There's also a cafe towards the end of the gallery with a great view of the city while taking a break.

The souvenir shop is kinda expensive but some items are reasonably priced if you want a keepsake for the experience you'd like to take...