Kaisendō

What it is

• Former art museum in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture.
• Housed 4,000 art and craft items.
• Closed at the end of August 2025.
• The building was the former residence of Kenzo Hasegawa.

What to see

• Main exhibits were Japanese swords and Chinese lacquerware.
• Displayed photographs and films by Kenzo Hasegawa.
• Two Chinese lacquerware pieces from the Song dynasty.
• One important cultural property: a Chinese Ming dynasty cabinet.
• The exhibition hall is a registered tangible cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.