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Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts (栃木県立美術館)

Flow of the course

About 90 min here

About 20 min to the next stop

Next stop: Picnic lunch and large play equipment at a shaded hillside park

About this spot

Located in Sakura, Utsunomiya City, this is Tochigi Prefecture's public art museum. Its collection centers on modern and contemporary Japanese and international art, and the collection exhibitions change with the seasons, offering a different encounter each time. The galleries have high ceilings and a calm atmosphere, so even children unfamiliar with art tend to react honestly, saying things like 'It's so big!' or 'How strange!' Because it's indoors and air-conditioned, it's a reassuring place to spend the morning on a hot day. Since you'll be running around freely in the afternoon, use the morning to settle into a calmer pace.

Tips

Fees differ between the collection exhibition and special exhibitions, and the museum has closed days, so check the official website in advance. Since the galleries are quiet, it helps to tell young children beforehand to look quietly. You can leave large bags in a locker to move around more easily.