MIHO MUSEUM

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Located deep in the mountains of Koka City, "MIHO MUSEUM" is an art museum designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, where you can truly experience "Shangri-La." The building, which appears after passing through cherry tree avenues, a tunnel, and a suspension bridge, has the majority of its structure buried underground, maintaining perfect harmony with the surrounding nature. Inside, numerous ancient art pieces from along the Silk Road are exhibited, allowing you to enjoy world-level art within a sacred atmosphere created by light and space. Merging architecture, art, and the nature of the four seasons, this place continues to fascinate art lovers worldwide.

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【Vlog - 10】Art, Architecture and Dreamed Mont-blanc at Miho Museum, Shiga Japan

【Vlog - 10】Art, Architecture and Dreamed Mont-blanc at Miho Museum, Shiga Japan

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MIHO MUSEUM

Address
300-300 Shigaraki-cho Tashiro Momotani, Koka-shi, Shiga
Website
https://www.miho.jp/
Operator
MIHO MUSEUM

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