Most of the pieces here are from the 20th century, and there's a really diverse range of styles, so you never get bored. The flow of the exhibition is smooth and the space is bright. Taking your time to walk around is super relaxing.
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Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
Japan’s first full-scale modern art museum dedicated to showcasing works by the great masters of the 20th century.
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Set beside the scenic Lake Ippeki, the Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art opened in 1975 as Japan’s first full-scale museum dedicated to modern art. The building was designed by sculptor Takekichi Inoue, known for creating public artworks installed at numerous public facilities, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Its stainless-steel exterior gives it a striking, futuristic appearance. Inside, the organically connected layout from entrance to exit creates a space that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the artworks.
Focusing on the theme of “humanity,” the museum houses around 1,400 works by major 20th-century masters such as Renoir, Picasso, Chagall, Dalí, and Warhol. In addition to approximately 80 works on permanent display, special exhibitions are held every three months with rotating themes.
The museum also features a gallery café where visitors can enjoy tea while viewing paintings and garden sculptures, as well as a museum shop offering original goods and art-related items.
Highlights
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Japan’s first modern art museum, opened in 1975.
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Features a distinctive exterior clad in stainless steel.
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Houses around 1,400 works by 20th-century masters such as Renoir and Picasso.
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Offers permanent exhibitions as well as special rotating exhibitions.
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Includes an on-site café and museum shop.
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A unique building with an exterior clad in stainless steel
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Approximately 1,400 works themed around “humanity”
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A café that also serves as a gallery space
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A museum shop is also available
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Yes.
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Can I re-enter the museum?
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Yes. Please inform the staff at reception, and re-entry will be allowed.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 池田20世紀美術館
- Postal Code
- 414-0052
- Address
- 614 Totari, Ito City, Shizuoka
- Telephone
- 0557-45-2211
- Closed
- Wednesdays（Open if National holiday, Open every day in July, August, and New Year’s holiday period）
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
- Adults 1,000yen, High school students 700yen, Elementary and junior high school students 500yen
- Access
- From JR any lines Ito Station, ride the Tokai Bus 30 minutes, get off at Ikeda Museum Stop, and short walk from there
- Credit Cards
- Accepted（Accepted only at the museum shop）
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)