Hara Museum ARC — Attraction in Shibukawa

I've visited twice in two years. Probably a matter of taste but the collection and the way it is presented leaves a lot to be desired? There are a few pieces that really shoot straight to my core but many others that seem more about the name and might shine for me in context of a collection focusing on an individual or theme of like works? Probably just me, as many people really seem to enjoy this museum. That said, I'd visit just for the Kusama Yayoi installation and there are a handful of other pieces I've spent a lot of time trying to drink up as much as possible with my eyes before moving on. The space is beautiful although a bit awkward in some ways as well. The gift shop is great lol. Maybe it deserves 3 stars?

Final sour notes:

-It's out of the way for what it actually is in total (unless you happen to be visiting Ikaho with a car).

-it's kind of pricey at 1500yen (Gunma No Mori with a larger, *better collection in an amazing space with access to the neighboring history museum is 300 yen if you're gonna go out...

Branch of the Hara Museum in Tokyo, both focusing on contemporary art. The buildings are unassuming and blend nicely into the stunning location with views of Mout Akagi. Be aware that you have to pay at the gate just to even enter the grounds and make sure to keep your ticket with you. The art tends towards the conceptual, so perhaps not to everybody's taste, but with four modestly sized galleries, it's easy to spend just an hour or so here on your way to somewhere else or during bad weather. Great photo opportunities on the grounds and the cafe...

Interesting museum on beautiful grounds. Be warned that the price (1100yen) is quite expensive for the amount of art you'll get to see, and indoor photos aren't allowed either. The art that's there is amazing - I was shocked to have the museum to myself while seeing a Warhol, Lichtenstein, and a Kusama room! But for having such a spacious building, there should really be a couple more...