Activities
The Must-See Miho Museum
Barry LouieThe Miho Museum is unforgettable for its I.M. Pei design, rare, ancient pieces, and natural surroundings. A must-see.
Miho Museum
Nestled in the dense, green hills of Shigaraki about an hour’s drive from Kyoto is one of Japan’s least-known architectural gems. In the 1970’s, Mihoko Koyama, wealthy benefactor and the leader of a religious organization (dare I say, cult) Shinji Shumeikai, commissioned world-renowned architect I.M. Pei to design a bell tower for the religion’s headquarters - in fact, the bell tower can be seen from the Miho Museum.
Notice
The museum is usually closed every Monday unless it is a National Holiday, in which case the next business day will be closed. The museum may also be closed during exhibit changes, so it is recommended to check Miho Museum's schedule before planning a visit.
The museum is also closed every winter, from around early/mid-December to mid-March.
Overview
Address
300 Momodani, Shigarakicho Tashiro, Koka, Shiga 529-1814, Japan (Map) (Directions)Hours
10:00 - 17:00 Closed now
*Last entry 60min before closing
Opening Hours
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Holidays
10:00 - 17:00
Price
¥1300~
Phone Number
+81 (0)748-82-3411Website
General Amenities
- Nursing rooms
- Free parking
Accessibility
- Barrier-free access
- Wheelchair rental
- Multi-purpose toilet
- Guide dog access
Language support
- Audio Guide (English)
- Audio Guide (Mandarin)
- Audio Guide (Japanese)
Access
From JR Ishiyama Station, take the Teisan Bus bound for Miho Museum. The journey takes about 50 minutes and you should get off at the last stop.
If driving, the museum can be reached from Shigaraki Interchange in about 15 minutes.
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