Takato Museum of Arts

What it is

• Opened in 1992 as a municipal museum.
• Dedicated to art, located in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture.
• Building designed by Miyamoto Tadao Architect and Associates.

What to see

• Two exhibition rooms in a two-story building.
• Harada Collection displayed in one room.
• Works by artists associated with Takato in the second room.
• Lobby and a cafe are available.
• Building received two architecture awards in 1998.

When to go

• 3-4 special exhibitions are held annually.

Getting there

• Located south of Takato Castle Park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.