Ihara Municipal Hiragushi Denchu Museum of Art (井原市立平櫛田中美術館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A museum centered on the works of Hiragushi Denchu, a sculptor born in Ihara City. His wooden figures have vivid expressions and gestures, and that is the good thing about sculpture: it reaches children more easily than painting. You can walk right around each piece, and once you notice that the impression changes between the front and the side, looking itself turns into a game. The words and daily life of an artist who kept creating past the age of 100 are also introduced, so there is plenty here for adults too. Since the afternoon is all about moving your body, keep the balance of the day by spending the morning in quiet.

Tips

Admission, opening hours, and closed days can change with each exhibition, so check the official information in advance. The galleries are for quiet viewing, so it goes smoothly if you agree in advance not to run and not to touch the works. Whether photography is allowed differs by exhibition, so follow the signs. Leaving your water play gear in the car makes it easier to move around inside.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. Right after opening in the morning there are few visitors and you can look at your own pace

Access & map

〒715-0019 岡山県井原市井原町３１５