The National Museum of Art, Osaka

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A completely underground museum in Nakanoshima, featuring a striking exterior design inspired by the vitality of bamboo. It houses and exhibits excellent contemporary art from Japan and abroad, allowing visitors to feel global art trends. The innovative spatial design and the escalator leading deep underground feel like an artwork itself, releasing visitors from daily life. For art-loving travelers, it's a key cultural hub to touch Japan's modern creativity.

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Welcome to NMAO / 国立国際美術館へようこそ

Welcome to NMAO / 国立国際美術館へようこそ

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

Address
4-2-55 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Website
https://www.nmao.go.jp/
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