Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there from Okayama Castle?
The museum stands on the site of the audience hall in the Ninomaru of Okayama Castle, just a short walk from the castle. It is about 10 minutes' walk from the Shiroshita tram stop.
Shops (1)
Is there a mail order service?
The official website sells original goods and catalogues available only from the Hayashibara Museum of Art.
Closed days (1)
When is it closed?
Regular closures are Mondays (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and the New Year period. It may also close during exhibition changeovers. Temporary closures for typhoons and the like are announced on the official website.
Exhibits (2)
Is there a permanent display?
Items from the collection are shown in rotation through feature and special exhibitions open to the public. Please see the official website for current themes and contents.
Are Noh costumes displayed?
The collection of Noh costumes is particularly strong and is awarded a star in the Michelin Green Guide.
教育普及 (1)
Are there museum lectures?
Special lectures are held regularly as museum courses. Please see the news section of the official website for details and dates.
文化財 (1)
What National Treasures are held?
The museum holds 3 National Treasures and 26 Important Cultural Properties. Centred on the treasures inherited from the Ikeda daimyo family, it is a collection unmatched in both quality and scale.
Prices / Hours (1)
What are the admission fee and opening hours?
Open 10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30). Admission is 600 yen for general visitors and free for junior high school age and under.
Overview (1)
What kind of museum is the Hayashibara Museum of Art?
It holds the paintings and crafts collected by the late businessman Ichiro Hayashibara along with the daimyo furnishings of the Ikeda family, former lords of the Okayama domain. Its roughly 9,000 items include 3 National Treasures and 26 Important Cultural Properties, covering swords, armour, painting, calligraphy, Noh costume and maki-e lacquer.
Reviews (1)
Is the museum rated by Michelin?
It appears in the Michelin Green Guide, with one star for the museum as a whole, two stars for the Scenes in and around Kyoto folding screens and one star for the Noh costumes.
Other (6)
What is the address?
2-7-15 Marunouchi, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Is there parking?
Parking is not available.
How much is admission?
General 600 yen, junior high school age and under free (100 yen off on showing a disability certificate, with one carer free).
When is it closed?
Mondays (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday), the New Year period, and during exhibition changeovers.
What are the opening hours?
10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
How do I get there?
Take the tram from JR Okayama Station (towards Higashiyama), get off at Shiroshita and walk about 10 minutes. The museum adjoins Okayama Castle.