Question 1

How do I get there by public transport?

Accepted Answer

Take the Teisan bus for Miho Museum from the south exit of JR Ishiyama Station, about 50 minutes to the last stop, Miho Museum. The bus runs only on days the museum is open. Please check the timetable on the official website.

Question 2

What is the route by car?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes from Shigaraki IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway. There is a car park. As the museum is in the mountains, we recommend using satellite navigation.

Question 3

Is there a museum shop?

Accepted Answer

There is a museum shop selling original goods and catalogues.

Question 4

Is it close to the Shigaraki pottery area?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MIHO MUSEUM is in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, about 15-20 minutes by car from the centre of Shigaraki, the home of Shigaraki ware. Many visitors combine it with pottery activities and a tour of the kilns.

Question 5

When is MIHO MUSEUM open, and what are the hours?

Accepted Answer

It opens seasonally: spring (mid-March to early June), summer (mid-July to mid-August) and autumn (early September to mid-December), closing in winter. Opening hours are 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00). Please check the opening calendar on the official website before visiting.

Question 6

From what age can children visit, and how much do they pay?

Accepted Answer

There is no age limit and anyone may visit. Junior high school age and under enter free. If you are bringing young children, please take care that they do not touch the exhibits.

Question 7

How long does a visit take?

Accepted Answer

The permanent display alone takes about 1 to 2 hours, and 2 to 3 hours or more with a special exhibition. We recommend taking your time in the quiet mountain setting.

Question 8

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 1,300 yen, high school and university students 1,000 yen, and junior high school age and under free. Groups of 20 or more receive 100-200 yen off each rate. Holders of a disability certificate enter free on showing it (one carer pays the group rate).

Question 9

I heard the building is remarkable. What is the design like?

Accepted Answer

It was designed by the world-renowned architect I. M. Pei, known for the glass pyramid at the Louvre among other works. Its concept comes from the peach-blossom paradise described by the Chinese poet Tao Yuanming. More than 80 per cent of the building's volume is set underground, with the natural landscape restored above it, giving a design that merges uniquely with its surroundings.

Question 10

What sort of art is on display?

Accepted Answer

The collection of about 3,000 works covers Japanese art (Buddhist art, tea ceremony art and more) and ancient art from around the world (Egypt, Greece, Rome, West Asia, South Asia, China and elsewhere), of which about 250 are on permanent display. Special exhibitions are also held in each of the spring, summer and autumn openings.

Question 11

Is there a restaurant or cafe?

Accepted Answer

There is a restaurant and a cafe, popular for menus using ingredients grown by Shumei natural agriculture, without pesticides or fertiliser. You can make a day of it, combining lunch with the art.

Question 12

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 13

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 1,300 yen, high school and university students 1,000 yen, junior high school age and under free (groups of 20 or more receive 100-200 yen off each rate).

Question 14

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Mondays (the following weekday when Monday is a public holiday). The museum opens seasonally in spring, summer and autumn and closes in winter. Please see the official calendar for details.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00).

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 50 minutes on the Teisan bus for Miho Museum from the south exit of JR Ishiyama Station, alighting at the last stop. By car, about 15 minutes from Shigaraki IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway.

Question 17

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

300 Tashiro Momodani, Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture

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