Miho Museum
A heaven of beauty, the fusion of nature and man-made, where Occident meets Orient.
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Miho Museum, designed by a globally known, distinguished architect I. M. Pei, was opened at Sigaraki-cho, Shiga Prefecture, in 1997. In the middle of mountains, a unique space-frame structure is standing with a top-light-roof, limestone and colored concrete are used for the exterior to create a worm touch. 80% of the building is underground and has a futuristic appearance. The museum owns more than 2,000 of art collections from all over the world and always selects 200 to 300 items for exhibition. Three times a year special exhibition is held. The services like a gallery-talk show and storytelling show by volunteer staffs are very popular events and a cozy cafe is there.
Address
Miho Museum
300, Momodani, Shigarakichotashiro, Kouka-shi, Shiga
Access from major landmarks
Osaka Station - Miho museum
From Osaka Station to Ishiyama Station
Forty-four minutes (via JR Tokaido Line new Rapid)
From Ishiyama Station to Miho museum
Fifty minutes (via Tei-san bus)
Articles near Miho Museum
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