Question 1

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Take the Koi Koi bus from the east exit of JR Kuba Station or the west exit of JR Otake Station, get off at Youme Town and walk about 5 minutes. By car it is about 5 minutes from Otake IC on the Sanyo Expressway. If using a navigation system, entering Harumi Rinkai Park (2-chome Harumi, Otake City, Hiroshima) is convenient.

Question 2

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Closed every Monday, though it opens when that Monday is a public holiday, and over the New Year period.

Question 3

What is in the collection?

Accepted Answer

About 500 works collected over half a century by Yumiko Shimose, president of Marui Sangyo, and by her predecessor as founder. They include crafts centred on Kyoto dolls and hina dolls, Western crafts centred on Emile Galle, Western paintings by Matisse, Chagall and Pissarro, and modern Japanese paintings by Higashiyama Kaii, Kayama Matazo and Koiso Ryohei.

Question 4

What is distinctive about the building?

Accepted Answer

It was designed by the internationally known architect Shigeru Ban. Standing on the coast facing Hiroshima Bay, it has eight movable galleries clad in coloured glass set on a water basin. Inspired by the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, the galleries can be moved on the water's buoyancy using Hiroshima's shipbuilding technology, making it an architectural work without parallel.

Question 5

Can I take photographs inside?

Accepted Answer

You may photograph the exterior and the interior of the building, including for posting online and on social media. Exhibits may be photographed without flash or video, but those images may not be posted online or on social media.

Question 6

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Admission varies by exhibition. Please see the official website for current rates.

Question 7

What is the Emile Galle Garden?

Accepted Answer

It is a garden laid out within the museum grounds where you can see seasonal plants and flowers, themed on the plants and natural forms that appear in Galle's work.

Question 8

Is there a restaurant or accommodation?

Accepted Answer

There is a French restaurant and ten villas (high-end accommodation) on the site, so you can combine art with dining and an overnight stay.

Question 9

What is the view?

Accepted Answer

The museum stands on the coast facing Hiroshima Bay and has the Boyo Terrace looking out over the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea. On a clear day the contrast between the colourful building and the blue sea and sky is superb.

Question 10

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

The museum has parking, so coming by car is convenient. It is about 5 minutes from Otake IC on the Sanyo Expressway.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

It varies by exhibition (please see the official website for the latest information).

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Every Monday (open when that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period.

Question 14

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30)

Question 15

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Take the Koi Koi bus from the east exit of JR Kuba Station or the west exit of JR Otake Station, get off at Youme Town and walk about 5 minutes. About 5 minutes by car from Otake IC on the Sanyo Expressway.

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

2-10-50 Harumi, Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture

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