Santō Murakami Memorial Museum of Calligraphy

What it is

• A calligraphy art museum.
• Opened in 1982.
• Dedicated to Santō Murakami.
• Expanded in 1990 with a multi-purpose hall.

What to see

• Works from leading calligraphers.
• Murakami Santō's collection of old ink and inkstones.
• About 3,800 items in the total collection.
• About 850 items are Murakami Santō's works.
• Murakami Santō's relocated atelier.
• A museum shop.

Getting there

• Two-minute drive from Ōmishima Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.