Question 1

How do I get there from Kochi Station?

Accepted Answer

From JR Kochi Station, take the Tosaden Tram Sakurajima Line to Harimaya Bridge, transfer to the Gomen Line, and get off at Kenritsu Bijutsukan-dori stop, then walk about 5 minutes. By car, it is about 15 minutes from JR Kochi Station.

Question 2

What kinds of events are held in the hall?

Accepted Answer

The museum hall, which faces an inner courtyard designed after a noh stage, hosts performances including theatre, concerts, and dance by domestic and international artists. Please check the official website for event information.

Question 3

What are the opening hours and closure dates?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:00–17:00 (admission until 16:30). Closed during year-end and New Year holidays (12/27–1/1). While many Kochi city facilities close on Mondays, the Prefectural Museum of Art is open year-round except during year-end and New Year holidays. There may be temporary closures, so please check the official website before visiting.

Question 4

Are there programs for children and students?

Accepted Answer

The museum offers various school programs. Details and applications are available through the application form on the official website. High school students and under have free admission to the permanent collection, making it ideal for school visits.

Question 5

How much is the admission fee?

Accepted Answer

Permanent collection: adults ¥370, university students ¥260, high school students and under free. Special and temporary exhibitions have separate fees. Holders of Kochi Prefecture and Kochi City longevity notebooks are free; holders of disability certificates and one accompanying caregiver are also free.

Question 6

Can I use the library or view reference materials?

Accepted Answer

A library and browsing space is available in the museum with exhibition catalogues, art magazines, and reference books, which you are welcome to use freely.

Question 7

How many artworks does the museum own?

Accepted Answer

The museum houses over 41,000 works by more than 440 artists from Japan and abroad. In addition to Chagall and Yasuhiro Ishimoto, the collection is strong in works by artists connected to Kochi.

Question 8

Can I see Chagall's works anytime?

Accepted Answer

The museum houses 5 oil paintings and approximately 1,200 prints by Marc Chagall, which are displayed throughout the year. However, there may be rotations or reinstallations. Please check the exhibition schedule on the official website before your visit.

Question 9

Who was Yasuhiro Ishimoto?

Accepted Answer

Yasuhiro Ishimoto (1921–2012) was an internationally renowned photographer from Kochi Prefecture, highly acclaimed internationally for his work on the Bauhaus and Japanese culture themes. The museum houses the Yasuhiro Ishimoto Photo Center with a permanent display of his photographic collection.

Question 10

Are there artworks in the outdoor/open spaces?

Accepted Answer

Artworks are displayed in the museum's outdoor and open spaces, so you can enjoy art both inside the building and outside. The courtyard space surrounded by water and greenery is also a highlight.

Question 11

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

The museum does not have a large dedicated parking lot. Please use nearby coin parking or we recommend visiting by public transportation.

Question 12

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

From JR Kochi Station, take Tosaden Tram to "Harimaya Bridge" and transfer to the Kensangumi Line, getting off at "Kenritsu Bijutsukan-dori" (approximately 18 minutes, then 5 minutes on foot). By car from JR Kochi Station: approximately 15 minutes.

Question 13

When is the museum closed?

Accepted Answer

Year-end and New Year period (December 27–January 1), with occasional temporary closures.

Question 14

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

We do not have parking available.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00–17:00 (admission until 16:30)

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

2-22 Takacho, Kochi, Kochi Prefecture

Question 17

What is the admission fee?

Accepted Answer

Permanent collection: adults ¥370, university students ¥260, high school students and under free (special exhibitions have separate fees)

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