Ōhira Village Furusato Museum

What it is

• A museum in Ōhira Village, Miyagi Prefecture.
• Houses works by local artist Ren Kanno.
• Founded to preserve and display Kanno's art.

What to see

• About 270 works by Ren Kanno.
• About 150 sketches and art materials.
• Permanent exhibitions on the first floor.
• Special exhibitions on the second floor.

When to go

• Open from 10 AM to 4 PM.
• Gallery concerts held several times a year.
• Closed during year-end and New Year holidays.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Ōhira Village Office bus stop.
• 5-minute drive from Ōhira IC.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.