COMICO ART MUSEUM YUFUIN — Attraction in Yufu

Although small, I spent a little over an hour walking around this museum. The displays are absolutely gorgeous and I loved to see the different arts. All so different from each other. My next favorite thing was the fact that I found works that included some elements of where I was from. It was very lovely to see all the way across the world, thousands of miles away from home. The only problem I had with this museum is that the other visitors can sometimes tend to be very loud and I enjoyed the experience most when I was in the rooms alone by myself because it was quiet. Other than that, I enjoyed nearly every part of this museum, and I could see someone spending a long time in here if they took their time, really looking at every aspect of every art piece enjoying the amazing view. I also loved the fact that they gave me a QR code for an audio tour as well as a map guide of the spaces. Thankfully, I had headphones which made the experience very enjoyable, but other patrons did not have headphones and were listening to the audio with full volume. Like I said, the most disturbing thing about this was the other patron in the museum. Besides the immaculate and I tried to avoid them as much...

The Yufuin COMICO Museum of Art is located in Oita Prefecture, Japan. It was designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma. The building is quiet and simple, using natural materials such as charred snow, pine wood, and Japanese stone. The museum has large exhibition spaces, five galleries and an outdoor space. There are not many exhibits, but they are all works by Japanese artists. The museum is open when people are coming and going from Yufuin Shopping Street, and the museum is open for a short period of time. Museum highlight: Yayoi Kusama’s “Pumpkin” work. Tatsuo Miyajima's "Back in Time" is characterized by many lights and shadows, many layers, and many characters. Hiroshi Sugimoto’s black and white photographs capture calm seascapes. Murakami's work blends traditional Japanese art with modern pop culture and features other famous smiles. Exhibited items: Large-scale works such as "You's Dog" by Yoshitomo Nara and "Ita (Lava)" by Kohei Nippon are on display in the Yomachi Watanabe area of the museum. Opening hours: 9:30...

The COMICO ART MUSEUM YUFUIN, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, blends beautifully with its natural surroundings. The building’s architecture, with its small interconnected roofs and burnt cedar exterior, is inspired by traditional Yufuin homes, giving it a distinct yet harmonious feel within the landscape.

The museum features an impressive range of contemporary art from famous Japanese artists, including works by Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Kohei Nawa. It’s an ideal place to experience modern art while soaking in the tranquility of the region.

A standout feature of the museum is its rooftop, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The serene landscape, with lush greenery and majestic peaks, is the perfect complement to the artistic experience inside.

Pro tip: You can get a 15% discount by buying tickets online, even on the same day right before you enter. It’s a great way to save a little before you enjoy everything the museum...